SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2013
Prophylactic antibiotics for transcervical intrauterine procedures.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 78 citations in OpenAlex.
- The clinical effects of antibiotic prophylaxis for hysteroscopic procedures: A meta-analysis.Medicine · 2019Pooled it
- Surgical site infections and sepsis in gynecological surgery.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Review
- Clinical Aspects of HyFoSy as Tubal Patency Test in Subfertility Workup.BioMed research international · 2019Review
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Gynecologic Procedures prior to and during the Utilization of Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Systematic Review.Journal of pathogens · 2016Review
- Septic Shock Following Operative Hysteroscopy in a Menopausal Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.Gynecology and minimally invasive therapyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe transcervical intrauterine route is commonly used for operative gynaecological procedures in women. The vagina is an area of the body that is abundant with normal bacterial flora. An operative procedure through the vagina may, therefore, be considered to have added potential for post-procedure infection. Prophylactic antibiotics may play a role in the prevention of post-procedure transcervical intrauterine infections.
objectivesTo assess the effectiveness and safety of antibiotic prophylaxis compared to placebo or no treatment in women undergoing transcervical intrauterine procedures. SEARCH
methodsThe search strategy was based on the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group (MDSG) search strategy. We searched the following databases: the Cochrane MDSG Specialised Register; Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in The Cochrane Library (to August 2012); MEDLINE (1946 to August 2012); EMBASE (1980 to August 2012); PsycINFO (to August 2012); CINAHL (to August 2012), Biological Abstracts (1966 to August 2012) and AMED (1966 to August 2012). SELECTION CRITERIA: We planned to include only truly randomised controlled trials that compared antibiotic prophylaxis with placebo or no treatment in order to prevent infectious complications after transcervical intrauterine procedures. Controlled clinical trials without randomisation and pseudo-randomised trials were excluded. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: No data collection or analysis was done because no trials were eligible for inclusion in the review. MAIN
resultsThe search did not identify any randomised controlled trials investigating the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis compared to placebo or no treatment in women undergoing transcervical intrauterine procedures. AUTHORS'
conclusionsAt this time, there are no randomised controlled trials that assess the effects of prophylactic antibiotics on infectious complications following transcervical intrauterine procedures. It is, therefore, not possible to draw any conclusions regarding the use of prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of post-procedure transcervical intrauterine infections.
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