Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of a Ready-to-Use Applicator Containing Iodine Povacrylex and Isopropyl Alcohol Compared with Conventional Skin Scrubbing and Painting in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery
Abstract:Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a ready-to-use applicatorcontaining iodine povacrylex and isopropyl alcohol (IPIA) for the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) followingintra-abdominal surgery.Materials and Methods: The IPIA was randomly used in patients who underwent colorectal surgical procedures.The control group for comparison was a group of patients who underwent colorectal surgical procedures usingconventional skin scrubbing and painting with… Show more
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