HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association
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Observational Study
Wound protectors mitigate superficial surgical site infections after pancreatoduodenectomy.
Whether the choice of antibiotic prophylaxis, the type of incision, or the use of wound protectors decreases surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) remains unknown. ⋯ Wound protectors reduced superficial, but not organ/space, infections in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. Routine use of wound protectors in patients undergoing proximal pancreatectomy is recommended.