Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common health-care-associated infections in
developing countries, but they also represent a substantial epidemiological burden in high …

Background Surgical wounds (incisions) heal by primary intention when the wound edges
are brought together and secured, often with sutures, staples, or clips. Wound dressings …

In this study, we prepared a blended nanofiber scaffold using synthetic and natural
polymers, polyurethane (PU) and gelatin respectively, using the electrospinning method to …

Prevention of surgical site infection in orthopaedic surgery and bone trauma has some
hallmarks not shared with other surgical disciplines: low inoculum for implant infections; …

This study demonstrates the development of a nitric oxide (NO)-releasing hydrogel wound
dressing and its efficacy at accelerating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) …

Despite the fact that advances of burn treatment have led to reduction in the morbidity
caused by burns, burn infection is still a serious problem. In this study, we designed blended …

Background Postoperative surgical-site infections are a major source of morbidity and cost.
This study aimed to identify and present all randomized controlled trial evidence evaluating …

The risk of surgical site infection (SSI) is approximately 1–3% for elective clean surgery.
Apart from patient endogenous factors, the role of external risk factors in the pathogenesis of …

Background Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a dreaded complication of cardiac
surgery with considerable consequences in terms of mortality, morbidity and treatment costs …

Abstract Purpose Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection on wounds
possesses a high risk in increased cases of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Antibiotic …