SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI)

This study looked at 117 adults having pancreatic surgery who had a bile duct stent placed beforehand. Researchers compared infection rates when using a newer antibiotic (piperacillin/tazobactam) versus older ones (cephalosporins). The goal was to see if matching antibiotics to l…

This study tested whether placing antibiotics directly into the surgical wound, in addition to standard IV antibiotics, could reduce infections after surgery. 284 adults having elective procedures like hernia repair or gallbladder removal took part. The goal was to see if the com…

This study looked at 189 women with obesity who had a C-section. It compared placing a small drain under the skin versus rinsing the wound with salt water to see which better prevents infection. The goal is to find a simple, effective method to reduce surgical site infections in …

This study tested whether a polyurethane foam bandage helps C-section scars heal better than a standard gauze bandage. Two hundred women who had a C-section were randomly assigned to receive either the foam or gauze dressing. Researchers checked scar appearance and infection rate…

This study tested whether applying a patient's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to the chest wound during heart surgery helps it heal better and reduces infections. 98 adults having open-heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either standard wound closure or PRP plus stand…

This study reviewed 148 patients who had thigh bone or hip replacement-related fracture surgery using metal wires (cerclage) to hold bone pieces together. Researchers found that using more wires was linked to a higher risk of deep infection and persistent wound drainage. The find…

This study looked at 217 adults who had abdominal surgery to see how the way doctors cut and stitched the belly wall affected the chance of getting a hernia later. Researchers compared a newer "small-bite" stitching method to the usual technique and tracked patients for a year. T…

This pilot study looked at 25 adults who had knee surgery to see if using clean non-sterile gloves for wound dressing leads to more infections than using sterile gloves. Over six weeks, researchers tracked infections and other outcomes like hospital stay length and costs. The goa…