Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics
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Wounds closed by adhesive tapes have less inflammatory reaction, a lower rate of wound infection, greater tensile strength and better cosmetic results than sutured or stapled wounds. Special backing tapes, such as Steri-Strip, have been reported to have satisfactory results in closing laparotomy wounds. ⋯ The wounds closed with paper tape healed well and had satisfactory cosmetic results. Paper tape is a nonexpensive and convenient alternative to close abdominal wounds.
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Surg Gynecol Obstet · Jul 1990
Risk of postoperative septic complications after abdominal surgical treatment in relation to perioperative blood transfusion.
A group of 548 patients was analyzed retrospectively to determine risk factors, particularly the perioperative administration of blood, for postoperative septic complications after intra-abdominal operations. Of the entire group, 198 (36.1 per cent) had at least one complication. The postoperative mortality rate was 0.9 per cent. ⋯ Blood transfusion per se was not significant (p = 0.07). In patients who received more than 3 units of blood, the postoperative septic complication rate was significantly elevated (p = 0.003). We conclude that the perioperative administration of blood may negatively influence the risk of developing postoperative septic complications after intra-abdominal operations.