2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2018.11.006
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Abstract: Background/objective: Published studies have shown conflicting results regarding the rate of wound infection between primary and delayed closures in open appendicectomy. This meta-analysis was performed with the aim to summarize all available evidence. Methods: A literature search was carried out using Medline, PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane databases from inception to January 2018. Randomized controlled studies that compared primary closure (PC) to delaye… Show more

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“…OR=0.60, 95% CI: 0.23-1.54. 10 Wound infection is an extremely cumbersome morbidity for the patients. It not only increases hospital stay but also leads to poor scar and social burden on patients and their family.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…OR=0.60, 95% CI: 0.23-1.54. 10 Wound infection is an extremely cumbersome morbidity for the patients. It not only increases hospital stay but also leads to poor scar and social burden on patients and their family.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…8,9 Several studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have tried to answer this question in the past, with mixed results. 10,11 Meka et al concluded that the risk of SSI in ruptured appendicitis showed no difference between PC and DPC techniques. In low-risk SSI patients, PC does not increase the risk of SSI.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%