Study protocol of REpeat versus SIngle ShoT Antibiotic prophylaxis in major Abdominal Surgery (RESISTAAS I): a prospective observational study of antibiotic prophylaxis practice for patients undergoing major abdominal surgery
Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common complications after abdominal surgery and develop in approximately 20% of patients.These patients suffer a 12% increase in mortality, underlying the need for strategies reducing SSI.Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis is paramount for SSI prevention in major abdominal surgery.Y