Jaw surgery antibiotics under fire: landmark trial questions routine use
Disease control
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This study looks at whether antibiotics are necessary after surgery for a broken jaw. About 2,800 adults having jaw surgery will be randomly assigned to receive no antibiotics, a short course, or a longer course after their operation. The goal is to see if skipping or reducing an…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:43 UTC