Could a simple surgical wash slash infection rates?
NCT ID NCT06363877
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether washing the wound and belly cavity with a diluted iodine solution during emergency abdominal surgery can reduce surgical site infections compared to using normal saline. About 1100 adults aged 18 to 80 having certain types of emergency surgery will take part. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost step can help prevent infections after surgery.
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