What is it about?
A meta-analysis of 30 studies (19 of these were randomized, 15,385 surgical procedures) which examines the effectiveness of triclosan-coated sutures in the prevention of surgical-site infections (SSIs) and wound dehiscence. Multiple analyses in different categories of surgical procedures were performed. Triclosan-coated sutures were associated with a reduced risk for SSIs.
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Why is it important?
This study can help to assess the usefulness of these type of sutures and contribute to further research into the reduction of surgical infections. This meta-analysis is useful for surgeons as well as for researchers in materials science.
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Surgical sites infections and morbidity Surgical site infections and mortality Triclosan coated sutures and cost-effectiveness analysis
Athanasios Konstantelias
Perifereiako Antikarkiniko-Ogologiko Nosokomeio - Agios Savvas
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This page is a summary of: Triclosan-coated sutures for the prevention of surgical-site infections: a meta-analysis, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, February 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2017.1287396.
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