surgical site infection

Review

Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Versus Standard of Care Over Closed Abdominal Incisions in the Reduction of Surgical Site Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies

05/30/2024

Leah P. Griffin , MS;

This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the impact of ciNPT on postsurgical outcomes and health care utilization in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries.

This systematic review and...

05/30/2024

ePlasty

Review

Surgical Site Infections in Breast Surgery – A Primer for Plastic Surgeons

03/22/2023

Domenico Costanzo ;

Antonella Romeo ;

This article summarizes current evidence on pathogens, risk factors, and management strategies for surgical site infections and highlights further areas of study.

This article summarizes current...

03/22/2023

ePlasty

Original Research

Immediate Air Exposure vs Dressings Following Primary Closure of Clean and Clean-contaminated Surgical Wounds: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

11/22/2022

Xiu-Yun Wang ;

Fan Wang ;

Xian Jiang ;

This meta-analysis was conducted to assess the outcomes of immediate air exposure of surgical sites after primary closure.

This meta-analysis was conducted...

11/22/2022

Wounds

Empirical Studies

Preoperative and Postoperative Complete Blood Cell Counts and Prediction of Surgical Site Infection After Cesarean Delivery

09/12/2022

Eren Vurgun , MD;

Can Tercan , MD;

Busra Cigdem , MD;

Fatih Aktoz , MD;

Evaluating complete blood count parameters to predict SSI after CD

Evaluating complete blood count...

09/12/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Case Report

Implant Salvage in Patients With Severe Post-Fracture Fixation Surgical Site Infection Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Intramedullary and Subcutaneous Antibiotic Perfusion

06/14/2022

Haruka Kawamoto ;

Isao Koshima , MD;

Keisuke Shimbo ;

Tatsuhiko Saiki ;

This case report details 2 patients with severe surgical site infection after below-knee fracture fixation who were treated with continuous intramedullary and subcutaneous antibiotic perfusion with negative pressure wound therapy to salvage...

This case report details 2...

06/14/2022

Wounds

Original Research

Applying a Silver-containing Dressing to the Incision Site and Its Effect on the Development of Surgical Site Infection After Ostomy Closure: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Pilot Study

03/29/2022

Erdinç Çetinkaya , MD;

Tezcan Akin , MD;

Merve Akin , MD;

Murat Kendirci , MD;

Ali Emre Akgün , MD;

Sadettin Er , MD;

Ahmet Çinar Yasti , MD;

03/29/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Evidence Corner

Measured Wound Outcome Feedback Improves Surgical Site Infection Rates

12/02/2021

Laura Bolton

This Evidence Corner describes systematic review evidence indicating that feedback given to responsible wound care professionals reduced SSI incidence for patients undergoing orthopedic or trauma surgery and abdominal surgery.

This Evidence Corner describes...

12/02/2021

Wounds

Evidence Corner

Platelet-Rich Plasma: Optimal Use in Surgical Wounds

08/01/2021

Laura Bolton

This installment of the Evidence Corner reviews two surgical studies that may provide clues about optimal platelet-rich plasma use.

This installment of the Evidence...

08/01/2021

Wounds

Beating Biofilm with Hypochlorous Acid Instillation with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Biofilm and the bacterial burden have been recognized as impediments to wound progression. The use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) has gained...

Krista Bauer (Montgomery) , RN, WCC, OMS;

Kari Day , RN, BSN, WCC;

Denise Gilmore , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

Ashley L. Wardman , LPN;

Kurt Holifield , RN, BSN, WCC, OMS;

Michael N. Desvigne , MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS;

01/28/2021

Beating Biofilm with Hypochlorous Acid Instillation with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Biofilm and the bacterial burden have been recognized as impediments to wound progression. The use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) has gained...

Michael N. Desvigne , MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS;

Denise Gilmore , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

Ashley L. Wardman , LPN;

Kurt Holifield , RN, BSN, WCC, OMS;

Krista Bauer (Montgomery) , RN, WCC, OMS;

Kari Day , RN, BSN, WCC;

11/23/2020