Article
Surgery
Daniel J. Bertges, Lisa Smith, Rebecca E. Scully, Mark Wyers, Jens Eldrup-Jorgensen, Bjoern Suckow, C. Keith Ozaki, Louis Nguyen
Summary: In this study, no significant differences were found in groin wound complications within 30 days after infrainguinal revascularization for patients treated with ciNPT compared to standard gauze dressings. The lower SSI rate in the control group suggests alternative care processes may have reduced the incidence of groin infections. Further research is needed to identify high-risk patients who may benefit from ciNPT.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Synne Jenum, Kristian Tonby, Corina S. Rueegg, Morten Ruhwald, Max P. Kristiansen, Peter Bang, Inge Christoffer Olsen, Kjersti Sellaeg, Kjerstin Rostad, Tehmina Mustafa, Kjetil Tasken, Dag Kvale, Rasmus Mortensen, Anne Ma Dyrhol-Riise
Summary: The study assessed the safety and immunogenicity of adjunctive vaccination with the H56:IC31 candidate and cyclooxygenase-2-inhibitor treatment in tuberculosis patients. The results showed that H56:IC31 vaccination is safe and immunogenic in tuberculosis patients, but etoricoxib does not support adjunctive therapy.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Asiri Arachchi, Alice Lee, Manisha Metlapalli, Ellathios Antoniou, Ruben Rajan, Vignesh Narasimhan, Ashray Rajagopalan, Seraphina Key, William M. K. Teoh, Thang Chien Nguyen, James Tow-Hing Lim, Hanumant Chouhan, Bruce P. Waxman, Julian A. Smith
Summary: In open colorectal surgery, the use of the HumiGard (TM) surgical humidification system to insufflate warm, humidified CO2 does not significantly reduce the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI), but it does increase the average core temperature at the end of surgery.
ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Byung Kwan Park, Jong Won Kim, Suk Won Suh, Joong-Min Park, Yong Gum Park
Summary: This study compared the newly developed NASILA with traditional SILA in appendectomy for acute appendicitis, finding that NASILA resulted in less postoperative pain, smaller incisions, and comparable overall surgical outcomes to SILA.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Dermatology
Yinghui Peng, Qianjun Liu, Ju Tang, Mengjie Zhou, LingPing Liu, Jinqiao Liu
Summary: This meta-analysis evaluated the influence of ultrasound on postoperative wound healing and infection rates in pediatric patients. The findings demonstrated significant differences in wound healing patterns and infection rates between the ultrasound-treated group and the control group. These findings highlight the potential benefits of ultrasound in enhancing postoperative wound healing and reducing infection rates in pediatric surgical settings.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Abigail Cortez, Mayur Urva, Billy Haonga, Claire A. Donnelley, Ericka P. von Kaeppler, Heather J. Roberts, David W. Shearer, Saam Morshed
Summary: This long-term follow-up study of a clinical trial comparing intramedullary nailing and external fixation for the treatment of open tibial fractures found that nearly a quarter of the participants continued to experience chronic infection and nonunion after an average of 4 years, regardless of reintervention.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elisabeth M. L. de Wijkerslooth, Evert-Jan G. Boerma, Charles C. van Rossem, Joost van Rosmalen, Coen I. M. Baeten, Frederique H. Beverdam, Johanna W. A. M. Bosmans, Esther C. J. Consten, Jan Willem T. Dekker, Marloes Emous, Anna A. W. van Geloven, Anton F. Gijsen, Luc A. Heijnen, An P. Jairam, Damian C. Melles, Augustinus P. T. van der Ploeg, Pascal Steenvoorde, Boudewijn R. Toorevliet, Maarten Vermaas, Bas Wiering, Bas P. L. Wijnhoven, Anne Loes van den Boom
Summary: A study conducted in 15 hospitals in the Netherlands found that the duration of postoperative antibiotics for complex appendicitis can be shortened from 5 days to 2 days without increasing the risk of infectious complications and mortality. This strategy also reduces the adverse effects of antibiotics and length of hospital stay.
Letter
Immunology
Riccardo Di Micco, Matthias Schneider, Reto Nuesch
Summary: Paenibacillus thiaminolyticus is a nonvirulent organism commonly found in human and ruminant microbiota, but can act as an opportunistic pathogen in humans, causing infections such as abdominal wall hematoma. This case highlights the risk of unusual Paenibacillus infections even in otherwise healthy individuals.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Chengwei Yan, Jian Cao, Bailin Chen, Chunbao Guo
Summary: This study examined the impact of antibiotic administration on postoperative organ space infections in pediatric patients with complex appendicitis. The results showed that long-term antibiotic administration did not provide significant benefits, and short-term antibiotic administration was associated with a slightly lower complication rate.
UPDATES IN SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jun Fujishiro, Eiichiro Watanabe, Norimichi Hirahara, Keita Terui, Hirofumi Tomita, Tetsuya Ishimaru, Hiroaki Miyata
Summary: This study compared postoperative outcomes of laparoscopic and open appendectomies for acute appendicitis in children under widespread use of laparoscopic surgery. Results showed that there were no significant differences in postoperative complications and length of hospital stay between pediatric patients who underwent laparoscopic or open appendectomy, regardless of complicated or uncomplicated appendicitis cases.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
Shu Yang, Yuting Lin, Wenjin Zhong, Wenji Xu, Zhongxin Huang, Suqin Cai, Wen Chen, Baogen Zhang
Summary: This meta-analysis compares the effects of microinvasive and open operations on postoperative wound complications in low rectal carcinoma patients. The results show that there is no significant difference in the incidence of infection and anastomotic leak between the two surgical methods. However, laparoscopy has a lower rate of hemorrhage, while open surgery has a shorter operation time.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Kirsi S. Lastunen, Ari K. Leppaniemi, Panu J. Mentula
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether score-based observation is safer and more feasible than imaging for patients with early equivocal appendicitis. The results showed that the observation group had fewer patients requiring treatment for appendicitis, suggesting that score-based observation can be an effective approach.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Kirsi S. Lastunen, Ari K. Leppaniemi, Panu J. Mentula
Summary: This study suggests that score-based observation for patients with early equivocal appendicitis results in fewer patients requiring treatment for appendicitis, reducing the number of unnecessary imaging exams.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Nares Arroyo-Garcia, Josep M. Badia, Ana Vazquez, Miguel Pera, David Pares, Enric Limon, Alexander Almendral, Marta Piriz, Cecilia Diez, Domenico Fraccalvieri, Joaquin Lopez- Contreras, Miquel Pujol
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of an interventional surveillance program on surgical site infection (SSI) rates after elective colorectal surgery. The analysis of risk factors and postoperative infection in colorectal surgery allowed strategies for reducing SSI incidence to be designed, and the interventional surveillance program was proven effective in decreasing SIR and SSI rates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Management
Chang-qing Liu, Hong-fei Ren, Chen Wang, Ji Li, Li Tang, Jing-jing An, Ka Li, Yan-li Luo
Summary: This study compared the impact and cost effects of medical long fiber polyester drapes and cotton fabric drapes on operative sterile operation interfaces. The results showed that long fiber polyester drapes were superior to conventional cotton fabric in terms of water absorption, prevention of infection, device slip, and patients' protection from burns. Long fiber polyester drapes also had a higher cost effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2023)