Prophylactic Antibiotics for Prevention of Wound Complications Following Vulvectomy

Cefazolin 1 gram IV every 8 hours for a total of 3 doses. Patients in both arms will receive an initial pre-operative 2 gram dose of Cefazolin within 30 minutes prior to incision. In penicillin/cephalosporin allergic patients, the substitute of Clindamycin 900 mg IV q 8 hrs will be used.

Patients in active comparator arm will receive an initial pre-operative 2 gram does of Cefazolin within 30 minutes prior to incision. In penicillin/cephalosporin allergic patients, the substitute of Clindamycin 900 mg IV will be used.