Perioperative Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract (SDD) in Elective Colorectal Surgery

Background Selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) decreases morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients and morbidity in patients undergoing esophageal resection. This study analyzes the effect of perioperative SDD in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery on postoperative infections and anastomotic leakage.