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Surgery
Kian C. Banks, Colin M. Mooney, Nathan J. Alcasid, Cynthia J. Susai, Kirea Mazzolini, Timothy D. Browder, Gregory P. Victorino
Summary: This study found that concurrent colon injuries in gunshot-related fractures are associated with a higher risk of infectious orthopedic complications. Patients with colon injuries received early, repeat dosing of broad-spectrum antibiotics more frequently, and only patients with colon injuries developed infectious orthopedic complications. These findings highlight the importance of early administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics in reducing infectious orthopedic complications.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Dermatology
Jiang Xie, Yuxuan Du, Zejiu Tan, Hao Tang
Summary: A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between malnutrition and surgical site infection (SSI) after spinal surgery. The results showed that malnutrition significantly increased the incidence of SSI. However, further high-quality studies with larger sample sizes are needed to validate these results.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Jun-Hong Li, Ping Li, Yao Li
Summary: This study investigates the effects of rapid rehabilitation on surgical site wound infections and pain in patients with intertrochanteric femoral fractures. The meta-analysis of 21 studies involving 2004 patients indicated that rapid rehabilitation significantly reduced postoperative complications, wound infections, and hospital stay, while improving wound pain in patients undergoing surgery for intertrochanteric femoral fractures.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Shengwei Lu, Zan Yuan, Xinning He, Zhiyong Du, Ying Wang
Summary: A systematic assessment showed that negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) significantly reduced the occurrence of postoperative surgical wound infections, decreased postoperative complications, and shortened hospital stays after spinal surgery.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Dermatology
Jianhua Zhou, Zhiguo Ren, Xiwen Gao, Xiaohui Zhou
Summary: A meta-analysis found that video-assisted thoracoscopy significantly reduced surgical site wound infection and wound pain in patients with lung cancer. However, further studies with larger sample sizes and higher quality are needed for validation.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Han-Dong Lee, Hae-Dong Jang, Jin-Sung Park, Nam-Su Chung, Hee-Woong Chung, Jin-Young Jun, Kyungdo Han, Jae-Young Hong
Summary: This study utilized the Korean National Health Insurance Service database to verify various factors related to wound complications after surgery for metastatic spine tumors. The results showed that both surgical methods and medical comorbidity were significantly associated with the rate of wound revision.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Masahiro Kuroiwa, Jordy Schol, Daisuke Sakai, Natsumi Horikita, Akihiko Hiyama, Hiroyuki Katoh, Yukihiro Yamamoto, Masato Sato, Masahiko Watanabe
Summary: This study aimed to identify prognostic indicators for successful treatment of spinal instrumentation surgical site infection (SSI). The results demonstrated that early selection of sensitive antimicrobial agents is critical, and infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. Aureus) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are more challenging to treat.
Review
Dermatology
Meth Delpachitra, Clare Heal, Jennifer Banks, Daniel Charles, Shampavi Sriharan, Petra Buttner
Summary: This study identified older age, complex excisions, and excisions on extremities as significant risk factors for surgical site infection after dermatologic surgery, providing evidence for targeted antibiotic prophylaxis.
ADVANCES IN SKIN & WOUND CARE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Joseph D. Forrester, Chris J. Wolff, Jeff Choi, Kristin P. Colling, Jared M. Huston
Summary: This study presents guidelines for antibiotic management in patients with traumatic facial fractures, with recommendations against pre-operative and post-operative antibiotics in adult patients with non-operative mandibular fractures and operative non-mandibular facial fractures.
SURGICAL INFECTIONS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mathieu Severyns, Francois-Xavier Hostalrich, Laure Flurin, Tanguy Vendeuvre, Arnaud Germaneau, Jean-Marie Turmel, Andre Cabie, Abdelkrim Benchikh El-Fegoun
Summary: This study describes the microbiology and risk factors of surgical site infections (SSIs) after spinal surgery in a tropical climate. The findings suggest that the microbiology of SSIs in tropical areas differs from that in temperate countries, and antibiotic prophylaxis may be inadequate. Age and body mass index were identified as independent risk factors for SSI.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yanyan Cheng, Paul A. De Bank, Albert Bolhuis
Summary: This study developed a wound infection model for testing topical and systemic treatments, comparing their effectiveness. The results showed that topical electrospun matrices were more effective in reducing microbial viability in biofilms compared to systemic treatment. The significance lies in providing a relatively simple model for developing improved treatments for wound infections.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Baiyi Chen, Songlian Li, Fan Zeng, Hang Duan, Min Lu
Summary: Currently, it is uncertain whether internal or external fixation is the primary treatment for adult subrotator femur fractures. This meta-analysis reviewed the effects of internal and external fixation on the treatment of such fractures and found no significant difference in terms of wound infections, intra-operative bleeding, length of incision, and operative time. However, more large-scale, high-quality randomized studies are needed to support these findings.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qian Chen, Yineng He, Quanfei Li, Kai Yang, Liang Sun, Hong Xu, Rui Wang
Summary: Hydrogels are biomaterials suitable for drug delivery in antimicrobial applications. However, their practical use is limited due to poor mechanical strength, single function, and insensitivity to external stimuli. Therefore, the development of antimicrobial intelligent hydrogels that provide cell adhesion and proliferation has received extensive attention. This review summarizes studies on intelligent hydrogels for antimicrobial purposes based on different components, antimicrobial mechanisms, and types. The conclusion and prospects of antimicrobial intelligent hydrogels are also discussed.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
J. Ferguson, J. Bourget-Murray, A. J. Hotchen, D. Stubbs, M. McNally
Summary: This study compared two different biodegradable antibiotic carriers used for dead space management in chronic osteomyelitis treatment. The results showed that a biphasic injectable carrier with a slower dissolution time had better radiological and clinical outcomes compared to a preformed calcium sulphate pellet carrier.
BONE & JOINT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Baoming Zhan, Shiqiang Fang, Xiuhong Lv, Xuesheng Xie, Xing Wang
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of placing drainage channels following single- or double-level spine surgery. The results indicate that placing drainage in short-levels of spine operation did not significantly influence the outcome of postoperative wound complications, such as wound infections, hematomas, and pain scores.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)