Effects of the application of Vitamin E and silicone dressings vs Conventional dressings on incisional surgical site infection in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery: A prospective randomized clinical trial
ConclusionThe use of Silicone-vitamin E dressings, covering the Pfannestiel wound after elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery, leads to a reduction in the incisional SSI rate, lower postoperative pain and decrease in C reactive protein and white blood cell count.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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