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  1. 23-04-2024 | Vacuum Therapy | Online First

    Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Reduce Surgical Site Infections after CRS/HIPEC

    We conducted a retrospective before–after (pre-post) study of all patients who underwent CRS/HIPEC for peritoneal surface malignancy at a single tertiary care referral center from November 2013 to December 2021. Beginning in 2018, all CRS/HIPEC …

  2. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Vacuum Therapy | ReviewPaper

    The negative pressure wound therapy for prevention of sternal wound infection: Can we reduce infection rate after the use of bilateral internal thoracic arteries? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

    Sternal wound infections (SWIs) can cause extensive complications following median sternotomy in cardiac operations. Studies have shown that the incidence of SWI after cardiac surgery ranges from 0.9% to 20%. 1.6% of these patients develop deep …

  3. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Wound Dehiscence | OriginalPaper

    The REPAIR study: oral antibiotics to prevent infection and wound dehiscence after obstetric perineal tear—a double-blinded placebo controlled randomized trial

    Approximately 85% of women experience an obstetric tear at delivery [ 1 , 2 ]. A second-degree tear is the most common type, and it involves the skin, vagina, and the underling muscles of the pelvic floor. Up to 25% of women with this form of tear …

  4. Open Access 01-12-2024 | CABG | OriginalPaper

    Improved early risk stratification of deep sternal wound infection risk after coronary artery bypass grafting

    Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a life-threatening complication occurring in 1–4% of patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) [ 1 , 2 ], associated with lower survival, prolonged hospitalization, higher reoperation rates and …

  5. Open Access 11-03-2024 | Antibiotic | Online First

    Effectiveness of combined local therapy with antibiotics and fibrin vs. vacuum-assisted wound therapy in soft tissue infections: a retrospective study

    The treatment of acute and chronic bone infections with concomitant soft tissue infection consists currently in radical surgical wound debridement and intravenous antibiotic therapy as gold standard [ 1 ]. In most cases, more than one revision is …

  6. Open Access 01-12-2024 | CABG | OriginalPaper

    Association between HbA1c and deep sternal wound infection after coronary artery bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a severe complication after CABG surgery, which has potentially devastating consequences. DSWI may lead to life-threatening complications with an increase in mortality, morbidity, and healthcare cost [ 1 – 3 …

  7. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Wound Infection | OriginalPaper

    The impact of two radical sternectomy surgical techniques on the outcome of deep sternal wound infections

    One of the most feared complications after median sternotomy is the development of a deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) [ 1 ]. This complication implies an infection that not only encompasses the skin and the subcutaneous tissues, but also the …

  8. 01-12-2024 | Vacuum Therapy | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of surgical site infection (SSI) between negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) assisted delayed primary closure and conventional delayed primary closure in grossly contaminated emergency abdominal surgeries: a randomized controlled trial

    The rate of global surgical site infection (SSI) burden varies in different studies and is reported to range from 2.5 to 41.9% [ 1 , 2 ]. In India, it is shown to be consistently higher, i.e., 23 to 38%, despite implementing many guidelines. SSI …

  9. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Wound Infection | ReviewPaper

    Review on risk factors, classification, and treatment of sternal wound infection

    Sternal wound infection (SWI) is the most common complication of the median sternal incision. The treatment time is long, and the reconstruction is difficult, which causes challenges for surgeons. Plastic surgeons were often involved too late in …

  10. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Wound Infection | OriginalPaper

    RETRACTED ARTICLE: Predictors of sternal wound infection post cardiac surgery in a Saudi Centre: a case control study

    Sternal wound infection following cardiac surgery is a relatively rare but serious complication associated with increased morbidity, mortality and cost [ 1 , 2 ]. There are few, generally accepted, consensus prevention guidelines for this …

  11. 24-08-2023 | Vancomycin | OriginalPaper

    Surgical site infection prophylaxis with intra-wound vancomycin powder for uninstrumented spine surgeries: a meta-analysis

    Post-operative surgical site infection is a common complication in spine surgery with serious and costly implications for patients and health systems. Since surgical site infections have been deemed “never events” by the Centers for Medicare and …

  12. 01-12-2023 | Antibiotic | OriginalPaper

    Novel antibiotic irrigation device versus standard O-ring wound retractor in the prevention of surgical site infection following colorectal resection

    Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication, especially in colorectal surgery [ 1 ]. The incidence of SSI following a colorectal resection is estimated to range from 3 to 30%, which is 4 times higher than any other type of …

  13. Open Access 01-06-2023 | Laparotomy | ReviewPaper

    Does Prophylactic Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Laparotomy? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled trials

    Surgical site infection (SS) affects 12.3% of patients undergoing abdominal surgery worldwide, an incidence that increases with the contamination level of the surgical wound [ 1 ]. SSI leads to deleterious consequences for healthcare systems, in …

  14. 01-08-2023 | Cholecystectomy | Letter

    Comment on: “Clinical Predictive Score for Cholecystectomy Wound Infection: WEBAC Score”

  15. 20-06-2023 | Cholecystectomy | OriginalPaper

    Clinical Predictive Score for Cholecystectomy Wound Infection: WEBAC Score

    Gallbladder disease is one of the most common abdominal problems presenting for treatment, especially gallstones (GS). 1 GS are a common cause of patients’ need for admission and surgery . 2 In Thailand, the prevalence of GS was 2–5%. 3 Presently …

  16. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Wound Infection | OriginalPaper

    The combined application of antibiotic-loaded bone cement and vacuum sealing drainage for sternal reconstruction in the treatment of deep sternal wound infection

    Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) following cardiac surgery is a devastating complication with the need for subsequent surgical procedures, prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality [ 1 – 3 ]. Its incidence is reported between …

  17. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Wound Infection | Erratum

    Correction: Network analysis of polymicrobial chronic wound infections in Masanga, Sierra Leone

  18. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Vacuum Therapy | OriginalPaper

    Combined negative pressure wound therapy with irrigation and dwell time and artificial dermis prevents infection and promotes granulation formation in a ruptured giant omphalocele: a case report

    An omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect at the umbilical cord insertion site. In embryology, the lateral and craniocaudal abdominal folds close and form the umbilical ring, and the herniated midgut returns into the body cavity at the …

  19. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Wound Infection | OriginalPaper

    Network analysis of polymicrobial chronic wound infections in Masanga, Sierra Leone

    Chronic wounds are common in underserved populations with limited access to healthcare and are frequently colonized or infected with polymicrobial bacterial communities. The composition of the wound microbiome is of clinical relevance as the …

  20. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Wound Infection | OriginalPaper

    Severe wound infection by MRCNS following bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy

    Inguinal hernia is a mass formed by abdominal visceral organs protruding to the body surface through the inguinal region defect. The lifelong cumulative incidence of inguinal hernia repair in adults is 27–42.5% for men and 3–5.8% for women [ 1 ].

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