Paediatric

Spina Bifida repair

If within 48 hours after delivery: No antimicrobials are needed until surgery.

For antimicrobial prophylaxis during Spina Bifida repair surgery, see  Neurosurgery via sinuses, oral or nasal route (=clean-contaminated surgery)

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 01 Nov 2023

Author(s): AMST.

Approved By: MMTC