SURGICAL WOUND

This study looked at whether using a mesh during open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm could prevent incisional hernias. Fifty patients were split into two groups: one received a mesh, the other did not. After follow-up, researchers found no clear benefit from using the mesh…

This study tested whether a silver-impregnated foam dressing works better than a standard foam dressing at preventing skin complications around the tracheostomy site in children. Fifty children aged 0-18 who had tracheostomy surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two dressi…

This study tested whether a special wound dressing coated with a chemical similar to spider silk can prevent infections after vascular surgery. About 722 adults having clean or clean-contaminated lower limb surgery were randomly assigned to get either the special dressing or a st…

This study tested whether shining a low-level red laser on the roof of the mouth after gum graft surgery helps reduce pain and speed up nerve recovery. Thirty adults who needed gum grafts took part. Some received laser treatment on the donor site, while others got standard wound …

This study looked at different types of stitches and stitching methods used to close surgical cuts after hand, wrist, or arm surgery. The goal was to see if any method leads to less pain and better wound healing. About 160 adults having upper extremity surgery took part, and thei…