Antibiotic Levels During Liver and Pancreas Surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study measures how much of a common surgical antibiotic (piperacillin) stays in your body during major liver or pancreas surgery. Understanding these levels helps doctors give the right dose to prevent infection.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are scheduled for major surgery on your liver or pancreas
- Your surgical plan includes piperacillin/tazobactam (a combination antibiotic) to prevent infection
- You do not have a known allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics (a class of antibiotics)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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