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===Antimicrbial===
===Antimicrbial===
Broad spectrum antimicrobials, such as ampicillin or cephalosporin combined with metronidazole, are usually given prophylactically prior to surgery. This is vital if there are signs of sepsis or intestinal compromise.
Broad spectrum antimicrobials, such as [[Penicillins|ampicillin]] or [[Cephalosporins|cephalosporin]] combined with [[Nitroimidazoles|metronidazole]], are usually given prophylactically prior to surgery. This is vital if there are signs of sepsis or intestinal compromise.
===Surgery===
===Surgery===