Effectiveness of Wound-Edge Protectors for Preventing Surgical Site Infections after Open Surgery for Colorectal Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study with Two Parallel Study Groups

Conclusion: The present randomized, phase II trial found an SSI rate of 16% with use of a WEP. The SSI rate was lower in the WEP group than in the WEP ( –) group. A WEP may reduce the SSI rate after open surgery for colorectal disease in Japanese patients.Dig Surg

Source: Digestive Surgery - April 26, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research