Clinical Trial: The Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Isolated Blowout Fractures

Study Status: Withdrawn
Recruit Status: Withdrawn
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: The Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Isolated Blowout Fractures

Brief Summary:

The purpose of the research is to perform a quality assurance evaluation using randomized prospective analysis the rate of orbital cellulitis as a complication of nonsurgical orbital blowout fracture in patients treated versus not treated with prophylactic antibiotics.

The investigators goal is to show the use of prophylactic antibiotics in orbital blowout fractures does not significantly decrease the rate of orbital cellulitis and is thus not indicated.

Detailed Summary:

Orbital fractures are a common occurrence in association with a wide variety of blunt trauma injuries to the face. One type of fracture is that involving the orbital floor, or an isolated blowout fracture. One common current practice is to use prophylactic antibiotics in these cases to prevent the theoretical occurrence of an orbital cellulitis originating from sinus flora, though there is no current standard of care regarding this practice. Many surgeons may elect to not use antibiotics for this very reason.

The use of prophylactic antibiotics in isolated blowout fractures where there is no occlusion of the ostium is not defined, and no prospective controlled study has been undertaken to suggest the most appropriate course of action to take. Our goal in this study is to determine a correct course of action for these patients.

Sponsor: University of Arkansas

Current Primary Outcome: Orbital Cellulitis [ Time Frame: Two weeks ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

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Information By: University of Arkansas

Dates:
Date Received: January 3, 2012
Date Started: January 2012
Date Completion:
Last Updated: November 8, 2012
Last Verified: November 2012