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Abstract
This article discusses factors to take into consideration for the rational use of antibiotics to prevent postoperative infection in dermatologic surgery. The treatment of choice is described.
Key words:
dermatologic surgery
antibiotics
Resumen
Se analizan los factores a considerar en el uso racional de los antibióticos en la cirugía dermatológica con el objeto de evitar la infección postoperatoria. Se describe el tratamiento de elección.
Palabras clave:
cirugía dermatológica
antibióticos
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