An economic model to assess the value of triclosan-coated sutures in reducing the risk of surgical site infection in obstetrics and gynecological surgeries in India
Abstract:The present study demonstrates the efficacy and economic outcome of triclosan-coated sutures (TCS) Vs conventional non-antimicrobial-coated sutures (NCS) for surgical site infections (SSIs) in obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) in India. : A systematic literature search of available evidence for both SSI incidences and TCS efficacy data in India from 1998-2018 and 2000-2018, respectively, were gathered. We collected cost data from a private and public hospital, respectively for both Laparoscopic hysterectomy (… Show more
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