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Povidone-Iodine Irrigation of Subcutaneous Tissues May Decrease Surgical Site Infections in Elective Colorectal Operations: A Systematic Review

BACKGROUND: Postoperative wound infection is the most common complication following abdominal surgery and leads to delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS), and causes morbidity. Povidone-Iodine (PVI) is a broad-spectrum anti-septic and disinfectant solution, and can be used in...

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Autores principales: Gill, Richdeep S, Al-Adra, David P, Campbell, Sandy, Olson, David W, Rowe, Brian H
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elmer Press 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5139814/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27942323
http://dx.doi.org/10.4021/gr319e