Andersen, B R Antibiotics versus placebo for prevention of postoperative infection after appendicectomy. [electronic resource] - The Cochrane database of systematic reviews Jul 2005 - CD001439 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Review; Systematic Review ISSN: 1469-493X Standard No.: 10.1002/14651858.CD001439.pub2 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Abdominal Abscess--prevention & controlAdultAntibiotic ProphylaxisAppendectomy--adverse effectsAppendicitis--surgeryChildControlled Clinical Trials as TopicHumansLength of StayPostoperative Complications--prevention & controlRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSurgical Wound Infection--prevention & control