Optimal Antibiotic Timing Reduces Mortality in Colorectal Surgery

Administering antibiotics 50 minutes before incision significantly lowers 30-day mortality in emergency colorectal surgeries.

Lowest mortality rate observed: 10.5% when antibiotics given 51 minutes before incision in emergencies.
Early or late antibiotic timing linked to higher mortality rates.

Surgeons should prioritize timely antibiotic administration to enhance patient outcomes in both elective and emergency settings.

No significant association found between antibiotic timing and surgical site infections.

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