SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI)

This study looked at whether a one-day course of antibiotics is as good as a three-day course at preventing infections after femur or tibia fracture surgery with a metal rod (intramedullary nailing). Fifty-six adults were randomly assigned to receive either three or nine doses of…

This study looked at 117 patients who had pancreatic surgery to see if changing the antibiotic given before surgery could reduce infections. The researchers compared an older antibiotic (cephalosporin) with a newer one (piperacillin/tazobactam) based on local bacteria patterns. T…

This study tested whether applying a patient's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to the chest wound during heart surgery reduces infections and improves healing. 98 adults undergoing bypass surgery were randomly assigned to receive PRP or standard wound closure. Results showed that …

This study tested two methods to prevent surgical site infection after cesarean section in 189 women with obesity (BMI 30 or higher). One group received a small drain under the skin, another had the wound rinsed with salt water, and a third had standard closure only. The goal was…

This study tested whether giving antibiotics directly into the surgical wound, in addition to standard IV antibiotics, reduces the chance of infection after elective surgeries like hernia repair or gallbladder removal. 284 adults took part, with one group receiving only IV cefazo…

This study tested whether a structured recovery plan (ERAS) could reduce infections and speed up recovery compared to standard care in 102 adults who had emergency abdominal surgery for a blocked or perforated bowel. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the ERAS …

This study tested two ways to close the skin after reversing a temporary ileostomy (a surgically created opening in the belly). 252 adults were randomly assigned to either a straight-line closure or a purse-string closure that leaves a small gap for drainage. The goal was to see …

This study compared two types of wound dressings—polyurethane foam and regular gauze—after cesarean delivery. 200 women were randomly assigned to one dressing type, and their scar appearance and infection rates were tracked for 6 months. The goal is to see if the foam dressing le…

This pilot study looked at whether using clean non-sterile gloves for wound dressing after orthopedic surgery is as safe as using sterile gloves. Twenty-five patients were randomly assigned to one of two dressing techniques. The main goal was to compare infection rates within six…

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 chance of deep infections and prolonged wound drainage. The fi…

This study looked at 217 adults who had abdominal surgery to see how different incision and stitching methods affect the chance of developing an incisional hernia (a bulge at the surgery site). Researchers compared a newer 'small-bite' stitching technique with the conventional me…