Clinical and economic consequences of post-operative infections following major elective surgery in U.S. hospitals.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Musculoskeletal trauma represents a large source of morbidity in low and middle human development index countries (LMHDICs). Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of traumatic long bone fractures definitively manages these injuries and restores function when conducted safely and effectively. Surgical s...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： McQuillan TJ,Cai LZ,Corcoran-Schwartz I,Weiser TG,Forrester JD

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the clinical effectiveness of antimicrobial prophylaxis in lower-extremity open fractures following the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Guidelines. METHODS:This observational, retrospective, single-center study included adults with lower-extremity open fractures of the ankle, t...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Bremmer D,Bookstaver B,Cairns M,Lindley K,Durkin M,Koon D,Quidley AM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Infection or bleeding after transrectal prostate biopsy remains a concern of both patients and urologists. We explored the risk of association of certain co-morbidities with both complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, we identified patients ...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Lin SL,Lin CT,Huang WT,Jou YC,Tzai TS,Tsai YS

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) after hernia surgery is infrequent yet catastrophic and is associated with mesh infection, interventions, and hernia recurrence. Although hernia repair is one of the most common general surgery procedures, uncertainty persi...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： O'Brien WJ,Dipp Ramos R,Gupta K,Itani KMF

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) are present in certain non-oncologic disease states and are associated with a poor prognosis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate NRBCs as an early prognostic marker for death in patients with surgical sepsis. METHODS:Retrospective evaluation of data collected prospec...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Desai S,Jones SL,Turner KL,Hall J,Moore LJ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Selection of a pre-operative hand antisepsis agent has not been studied in relation to surgical site infection (SSI) culture data. In our hospital, we introduced an alcohol-based hand rub (ABR) in 2012 as an alternative to traditional aqueous surgical scrubs (TSS). It was the goal of this study to review any...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Oriel BS,Chen Q,Wong K,Itani KMF

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of peritonitis requires prompt surgery and antibiotic therapy. It usually takes two or three days to obtain definitive results of peritoneal cultures and to adapt empirical antibiotic therapy. We assessed the potential time gain associated with direct culture of peritoneal samples on antibiotic aga...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Lasocki S,Skurnik D,Muller-Serieys C,Bronchard R,Marcel C,Marmuse JP,Montravers P,Andremont A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To discover the incidence of postoperative surgical site infections in non-immunocompromised pediatric patients with an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < or = 1,000 preoperatively. METHODS:Office and hospital charts of consecutive patients with preoperative ANC < or = 1,000 undergoing elective surgery over a t...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Taylor GS,Cartwright PC,Snow BW

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Donor Risk Index (DRI) is used to predict graft survival following liver transplantation, but has not been used to predict post-operative infections in graft recipients. We hypothesized that lower-quality grafts would result in more frequent infectious complications. METHODS:Using a prospectively collec...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Rosenberger LH,Gillen JR,Hranjec T,Stokes JB,Brayman KL,Kumer SC,Schmitt TM,Sawyer RG

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:By definition, the term "surgical infection" implies that surgery plays the major role in therapy, whereas antimicrobial chemotherapy is only supplementary. Despite this view, the efficacy of such drugs is relevant, and for this reason, drug activity surveillance is necessary, especially for opportunistic an...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Rodriguez CN,Rodriguez-Morales AJ,Garcia A,Pastran B,Meijomil P

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Daptomycin is used increasingly to treat prosthetic joint infection (PJI). A possible side effect of this drug is eosinophilic pneumonia. We describe two patients with PJI treated with daptomycin who had this side effect with different clinical presentations. METHODS:Case reports and review of the literatur...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Yusuf E,Perrottet N,Orasch C,Borens O,Trampuz A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical infections, and sepsis in particular, are characterized by extensive release of mediators. Our laboratories have been interested in understanding how these substances contribute to morbidity and mortality during various stages of surgical infections in order to develop new and more effective therape...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Aasen AO,Wang JE

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathogenicity of Enterococcus in polymicrobial surgical infections is controversial. The objective of this analysis was two-fold. The impact of Enterococcus on clinical outcome was assessed in adults with complicated intra-abdominal (IAI), complicated skin and skin structure (CSSSI), or acute pelvic (PI)...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Teppler H,McCarroll K,Gesser RM,Woods GL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe trauma leads to hematopoietic failure and bone marrow (BM) dysfunction that manifests clinically as a persistent anemia and leukopenia. The impact of severe trauma and its associated hyperadrenergic state on erythropoiesis has not been described. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effects of...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Fonseca RB,Mohr AM,Wang L,Clinton E,Sifri ZC,Rameshwar P,Livingston DH

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, there has been a worldwide increase in infections caused by microorganisms resistant to multiple antimicrobial agents. METHODS:In the past few decades, an increased prevalence of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens, including Enterococcus spp., carbapenem-resistant Pseudomon...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Sartelli M,Catena F,di Saverio S,Ansaloni L,Coccolini F,Tranà C,Kirkby-Bott J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An untreated hand infection can lead rapidly to tissue destruction and permanent disability. METHODS:Review of the pertinent English literature. RESULTS:Early diagnosis and timely, effective intervention is crucial to treatment. Anatomically, the hand consists of multiple potential spaces and tissue planes...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Spann M,Talmor M,Nolan WB

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Invasive mucormycosis or aspergillosis is a life-threatening infection. The disease typically occurs in immunocompromised patients (e.g., those with diabetes mellitus or burns) but is rarely serious in otherwise-healthy young trauma patients. METHODS:Case report and literature review. RESULTS:A previously-...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Radowsky JS,Strawn AA,Sherwood J,Braden A,Liston W

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the effects of hypertonic saline (HS) as fluid resuscitation during or after major spinal surgery. We hypothesized that the administration of HS perioperatively would decrease morbidity and mortality rates. METHODS:A two-year retrospective, pair-matched, case-control study of adult patients (57...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Charalambous MP,Swoboda SM,Lipsett PA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lack of uniformity of criteria for defining recipient-site infection after oral oncologic surgery with simultaneous reconstruction is problematic despite numerous studies on this issue. This study aimed to investigate the difference in the criteria for defining recipient-site infection after oral oncolog...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Akashi M,Kusumoto J,Sakakibara A,Hashikawa K,Furudoi S,Komori T

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The approach to perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis, bowel preparation, and postoperative routines in elective colorectal resections has changed over the last two decades. The aim of this national survey was to document the current methods of perioperative management of those patients scheduled for elective...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Shpitz B,Reissman P,Rabau M,Ziv Y

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant infection is a common clinical complication of abdominal hernia repair. Our objectives were to determine if acellular dermal matrix (ADM) grafts resisted Staphylococcus aureus infection better (as measured by ability to reduce or clear bacterial counts) than synthetic (polytetrafluoroethylene [PTFE])...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Milburn ML,Holton LH,Chung TL,Li EN,Bochicchio GV,Goldberg NH,Silverman RP

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neutrophil dysfunction has been documented after injury in animals and human beings. This review evaluates the relative effects of the hormonal and endotoxin response to injury on immune resistance. METHOD:Review of the pertinent English-language literature. RESULTS:In volunteers given total parenteral nut...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Parks KR,Davis JM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Controversy continues to exist regarding the immunomodulatory effects of cellular blood transfusions in the fields of oncology, transplantation, and infectious diseases. Numerous studies have correlated transfusion with hospital-acquired infection, but the impact of transfusion on infection-related mortality...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Hughes MG,Evans HL,Lightfoot L,Chong TW,Smith RL,Raymond DP,Pelletier SJ,Claridge JA,Pruett TL,Sawyer RG

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This report is a review of the published literature for studies of triclosan that address mechanism of action, efficacy on skin and in the oral cavity, and the potential for development of resistance. METHODS:Triclosan citations from the past three decades were searched using Medline and other search engine...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Gilbert P,McBain AJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Operating room (OR) traffic and door openings have emerged as potential modifiable risk factors for the development of surgical site infections. Methods: This study compared the microbial load of a Control OR withou...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Lansing SS,Moley JP,McGrath MS,Stoodley P,Chaudhari AMW,Quatman CE

更新日期：2020-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suppurative kidney infections (SKIs) have potentially lethal implications and a high incidence of treatment-related morbidity and death. Until this point, there has been no study that has derived a prognostic model for adverse early outcomes in SKI. Therefore, our aim was to derive and validate a simple scor...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Stojadinović MM,Milovanović DR,Gajić BS

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: This study was performed to investigate the combination of admission serum procalcitonin (PCT) and albumin (alb) concentrations as a diagnostic predictor for discriminating patients with nosocomial blood stream infection (BSI) among those with spontaneous intra...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Deng S,Gao J,Zhao Z,Tian M,Li Y,Gong Y

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to review the post-operative and infectious complications and determine the risk factors associated with infections in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intra-peritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between October 2007 and December 2013, patients who under...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Arslan NC,Sokmen S,Avkan-Oguz V,Obuz F,Canda AE,Terzi C,Fuzun M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Orbital hydatidosis is rare, accounting for only 1% of all hydatid cysts. Herein we report a case and review the sparse literature. METHODS:Case report and review of pertinent literature. RESULTS:A 74-year-old farmer presented with progressive proptosis and loss of vision of the left eye. Evaluation reveal...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Limaiem F,Bellil S,Bellil K,Chelly I,Mekni A,Khaldi M,Haouet S,Kchir N,Zitouna M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical infections present a significant burden of disease globally. Management focuses on source control and appropriate antibiotic therapy. This remains a challenge in low- and middle-income settings, where access to surgical care and antibiotics is limited. This paper discusses the complex challenges facing the ma...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Rickard J

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00