The European journal of surgery = Acta chirurgica
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effects of occlusive and conventional gauze dressings on incisional healing after abdominal operations.
To compare the effect of occlusive (Comfeel) and conventional (Mepore) dressings on the healing of incisional wounds after abdominal operations. ⋯ Occlusive dressings stay in place and stay transparent, and do not increase the risk of wound infection. They may even be more comfortable. they are a reasonable alternative to conventional dressings.
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To elucidate the incidence, determinants, and consequences of severe sepsis after cardiac surgery. ⋯ We concluded that severe sepsis mainly developed in cardiac surgery patients with serious operative and postoperative complications and was associated with a longer stay in both ICU and hospital, and a higher mortality.