Standard abdominal wound edge protection with surgical dressings vs coverage with a sterile circular polyethylene drape for prevention of surgical site infections (BaFO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Standard abdominal wound edge protection with surgical dressings vs coverage with a sterile circular polyethylene drape for prevention of surgical site infections (BaFO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Postoperative surgical site infections cause substantial morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, costs and even mortality and remain one of the most frequent surgical complications. Approximately 14% to 30% of all patients undergoing e...

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Main Authors: Mihaljevic André L, Michalski Christoph W, Erkan Mert, Reiser-Erkan Carolin, Jäger Carsten, Schuster Tibor, Schuhmacher Christoph, Kleeff Jörg, Friess Helmut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Abdominal dressing
Abdominal surgery
Randomized trial
Surgical site infection
Wound edge protector
Wound infection
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/57

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