Surgical site infection occurs with high frequency in gastrointestinal surgery, contributing to
the high incidence of morbidity and mortality. The accepted practice worldwide for the …

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a noteworthy contributor to both
morbidity and mortality in the context of patients who undergo colorectal surgery. Several …

Objective Surgical site infection (SSI) is the second most prevalent hospital-based infection
and affects the surgical therapeutic outcomes. However, the factors of SSI are not uniform …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of cancer globally and the fourth
attributable cause of mortality and morbidity due to cancer. An emerging factor contributing …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication after colon surgery. This
study aimed to evaluate risk factors for SSI and its types in laparoscopic colectomy patients …

Application of antiseptic products to the skin plays an important role in prevention of a variety
of health care–associated infections. Preoperative bathing or showering is widely …

Background Abdominal injuries historically account for 13% of battlefield surgical
procedures. We examined the occurrence of exploratory laparotomies and subsequent …

Background Surgical site infection preventions bundles have been used to reduce infection
rate in most types of surgery. In colorectal surgery they have been used with success as …

Objectives: Describe the epidemiology of bowel perforation. Outline the clinical presentation
of bowel perforation. Explain the management and rehabilitation strategies in patients with …

Background The use of closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) has
increased in the last decade across surgical fields, including colectomy. Aim To compare …