Surgical infections
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Surgical infections · Feb 2016
Multicenter StudySurgical Site Infection Rates in Four Cities in Brazil: Findings of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium.
There are no data on surgical site infection (SSI) rates stratified by surgical procedures (SPs) in Brazil, and our objective was to report such rates. ⋯ Our SSI rates were greater in two of the four analyzed types of SPs compared with CDC-NHSN, but similar to most INICC rates. These findings on the epidemiology of SSI in Brazil will enable us to introduce targeted interventions for infection control.
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Surgical infections · Feb 2016
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyComponent Separation vs. Bridged Repair for Large Ventral Hernias: A Multi-Institutional Risk-Adjusted Comparison, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis.
Repair of large ventral hernia defects is associated with high rates of surgical site occurrences (SSO), including surgical site infection (SSI), site dehiscence, seroma, hematoma, and site necrosis. Two common operative strategies exist: Component separation (CS) with primary fascial closure and mesh reinforcement (PFC-CS) and bridged repair (mesh spanning the hernia defect). We hypothesized that: (1) ventral hernia repair (VHR) of large defects with bridged repair is associated with more SSOs than is PFC, and (2) anterior CS is associated with more SSOs than is endoscopic, perforator-sparing, or posterior CS. ⋯ Bridged repair was associated with more SSOs than was PFC, and PFC should be used whenever feasible. Endoscopic and perforator-sparing CS were associated with the fewest complications; however, these conclusions are limited by heterogeneity between studies and poor methodological quality. These results should be used to guide future trials, which should compare the risks and benefits of each CS method to determine in which setting each technique will give the best results.
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Surgical infections · Feb 2016
The Results of a Propensity Score Matching Analysis of the Efficacy of Abdominal Fascia and Skin Closure Using PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Sutures on the Incidence of Superficial Incisional Surgical Site Infections after Gastroenterologic Surgery.
Surgical site infections (SSIs) lead to prolonged hospitalization and increased cost of hospital stay after surgery. Therefore, the prevention of SSIs is one of the most critical tasks facing surgeons and nursing staff. In the present study, the efficacy of using triclosan-coated polidioxanone sutures (PDS® Plus Antibacterial Suture, (Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ) for abdominal closure was analyzed retrospectively using a propensity score matching analysis. ⋯ Although abdominal fascia and skin closure using PDS Plus was compared with variable abdominal closure, the present findings suggest that abdominal fascia and skin closure using PDS Plus sutures could help prevent the development of SSIs after gastroenterologic surgery, as determined by a propensity score matching analysis.
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Surgical infections · Feb 2016
ReviewDuration of Antimicrobial Therapy in Treating Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections: A Comprehensive Review.
Surgeons managing intra-abdominal infections should always respect the basic principles of antibiotic treatment. An adequate duration of antimicrobial therapy is important to optimize empiric therapy and minimize selective pressures favoring antimicrobial resistance. ⋯ General surgeons managing intra-abdominal infections should always respect the basic principles of antibiotic treatment. Duration of antimicrobial treatment is an important variable to evaluate in treating complicated intra-abdominal infections.
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Surgical infections · Feb 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialSupplemental Peri-Operative Oxygen and Incision Site Infection after Surgery for Perforated Peptic Ulcer: A Randomized, Double-Blind Monocentric Trial.
The clinical role of hyperoxia for preventing surgical site infection (SSI) remains uncertain because randomized controlled trials on this topic have reported disparate results. One of the principal reasons for this outcome may be that prior trials have entered heterogeneous populations of patients and a variety of procedures. The aim of our study was to assess the influence of hyperoxygenation on SSI using a homogeneous study population. ⋯ Supplemental 80% FiO2 during and for 6 h after open surgery for PPU, which reduces post-operative SSI, should be considered part of ongoing quality improvement activities related to surgical care, with few risks to the patient and little associated cost.