U.S., July 21 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07713433) titled 'Oral Antibiotics vs. No Antibiotics in Pediatric Colorectal Surgery' on June 15.
Brief Summary: This study aims to evaluate whether giving oral antibiotics before elective colorectal surgery can improve recovery and reduce complications in children.
Colorectal surgery is commonly performed in children for conditions such as Hirschsprung disease, anorectal malformations, and other bowel disorders. Because the large intestine normally contains many bacteria, these operations carry a higher risk of infection and other postoperative complications. Some surgeons prescribe oral antibiotics before surgery to reduce the number of bacteria ...