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Preventing Surgical Site Infections in Emergency General Surgery: Current Strategies and Recommendations
Purpose of ReviewSurgical site infection (SSI) is a common post-operative complication that places significant burden on patients and healthcare...
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Surgical site infections after glioblastoma surgery: boon or bane?
BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common postoperative complications. Glioblastoma multiforme is the most frequent...
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Phage therapy as a glimmer of hope in the fight against the recurrence or emergence of surgical site bacterial infections
PurposeOver the last decade, surgery rates have risen alarmingly, and surgical-site infections are expanding these concerns. In spite of advances in...
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Risk factors for hospital-based surgical site infections
Surgical site infections (SSIs) contribute to morbidity and are costly to the healthcare system. To identify factors associated with SSIs....
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Efficacy of single antibiotic therapy versus antibiotic combination in implant-free staphylococcal post-surgical spinal infections: a retrospective observational study
BackgroundPost-surgical spinal infections (pSSIs) are a serious complication of spinal surgeries, with Staphylococcus spp. being one of the most...
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The interplay between diabetes Mellitus and soft tissue infections in general surgical patients
BackgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a worldwide pandemic affecting 500 million people. It is known to be associated with increased susceptibility to...
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Nosocomial infections in the surgical intensive care unit: an observational retrospective study from a large tertiary hospital in Palestine
BackgroundNosocomial infections or hospital-acquired infections are a growing public health threat that increases patient morbidity and mortality....
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Reduce Surgical Site Infections after CRS/HIPEC
BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are a common cause of morbidity after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal...
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Surgical Site Infections During the Pandemic: The Impact of the “COVID Bundle”
BackgroundA reduction in surgical site infections (SSIs) has been reported in several discrete patient populations during the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Bundle approach in emergency surgery for prevention of surgical site infections: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial
IntroductionMany studies have demonstrated significant antibiotic resistance by commonly isolated organisms. This is an eye-opener for the...
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Risk factors analysis of surgical site infections in postoperative colorectal cancer: a nine-year retrospective study
BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) patients undergoing surgery are at a high risk of develo** surgical site infections (SSIs), which contribute to...
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Application of AI-assisted MRI for the identification of surgical target areas in pediatric hip and periarticular infections
ObjectiveTo develop an AI-assisted MRI model to identify surgical target areas in pediatric hip and periarticular infections.
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The impact of intraoperative MRI on cranial surgical site infections—a single-center analysis
PurposeThe use of intraoperative MRI (ioMRI) contributes to an improved extent of resection. Hybrid operating room MRI suites have been established,...
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Relationship between characteristics of glioma treatment and surgical site infections
PurposeSurgical site infections (SSIs) after neurosurgery are common in daily practice. Although numerous reports have described SSIs in...
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The role of preoperative glycemic control in decreasing surgical site infections in lower extremity fractures
BackgroundPostoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) are an important complication to prevent in surgical treatment. Patients with diabetes...
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Rectal colonization is predictive for surgical site infections with multidrug-resistant bacteria in abdominal surgery
PurposeSuperficial surgical site infections (SSI) are a common complication after abdominal surgery. Additionally, multidrug-resistant organisms...
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Laminar airflow ventilation systems in orthopaedic operating room do not prevent surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundLaminar airflow (LAF) technologies minimize infectious microorganisms to enhance air quality and surgical site infections (SSIs). LAF...
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Surgical site infections after stabilization of pelvic ring injuries: a retrospective analysis of risk factors and a meta-analysis of similar studies
PurposePelvic ring fractures requiring surgical stabilization are severe injuries. Surgical site infections occurring after stabilization of the...
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ESSKA and EBJIS recommendations for the management of infections after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R): prevention, surgical treatment and rehabilitation
PurposeInfection after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) is a rare but severe complication. Despite an increase in articles published...
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Drain Placement After Pancreatic Resection: Friend or Foe For Surgical Site Infections?
BackgroundDespite multiple studies and randomized trials, there remains controversy over whether drains should be placed, and if so for how long,...