Mandibular fracture. Lower jaw (bone)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Patients diagnosed with open fractures of the mandible were placed on two groups: Antibiotic group or non antibiotic group and they receive 2-5 day preoperatively 1gr Cefazolin IV qid
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Patients diagnosed with open fractures of the mandible were placed on two groups: Antibiotic group or non antibiotic group and they receive 2-5 day preoperatively 1gr Cefazolin IV qid. Antibiotics 1g
Patients diagnosed with open fractures of the mandible were placed on two groups: Antibiotic group or non antibiotic group and they receive 2-5 day preoperatively 1gr Cefazolin IV qid. Antibiotics 1
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Open reduction and internal fixation; At least 1 fracture of mandible; Follow up of at least 5 weeks. Exclusion criteria: Infection during surgry; Gunshot wounds; Need for intensive care; Presence of an acute bacterial infection; Pathological fractures; Fracture of the skull base; History of malignancy/ radiation of the head and neck area; Immunosuppression; Reduced body weight; Kidney disease; Inter Maxillary Fixation; Insufficient follow up
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Infection. Timepoint: Follow up appointments were 1,3,5 weeks postoperatively. Method of measurement: Infection, Inflammation, Erythema, Fever, Drainage. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mehrnoush Momeni Rouchi
Tehran university of medical science
Outcome results
None listed