Plastic Wound Protector vs Surgical Gauze for Surgical Site Infection Reduction in Open GI Surgery
Nina Yoo,
Ji Yeon Mun,
Bong-Hyeon Kye
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceSurgical site infections (SSIs) are prevalent hospital-acquired infections with significant patient impacts and global health care burdens. The World Health Organization recommends using wound protector devices in abdominal surgery as a preventive measure to lower the risk of SSIs despite limited evidence.ObjectiveTo examine the efficacy of a dual-ring, plastic wound protector in lowering the SSI rate in open gastrointestinal (GI) surgery irrespective of intra-abdominal contamination levels.Design, S… Show more
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