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A patient with a non obstructing carcinoma of the sigmoid colon is being prepared for elective resection. To minimize the risk of postoperative infectious complications, your planning should include

AA single preoperative parenteral dose of antibiotic effective against aerobes and anaerobes.
BAvoidance of oral antibiotics to prevent emergence of clostridium difficile
CPostoperative administration for 2 to 4 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes (Correct Answer)
DPostoperative administration for 5 to 7 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes