Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus among surgeons and surgical residents: a nationwide prevalence study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current scolicidal agents, which have been used for inactivation of protoscoleces during surgical procedures, are associated with adverse side effects including sclerosing cholangitis. This investigation aimed to evaluate the scolicidal effects of Bunium persicum (Boiss) essential oil against protoscoleces o...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Mahmoudvand H,Tavakoli Oliaei R,Mirbadie SR,Kheirandish F,Tavakoli Kareshk A,Ezatpour B,Mahmoudvand H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group A streptococcal necrotizing soft-tissue infection with toxic shock is a life-threatening disease. Corticosteroid use in the treatment of this process has been reported rarely. METHOD:Case reports and review of pertinent literature. RESULTS:Two infections caused by the same clonal strain of Streptococ...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： May AK,Daniels TL,Obremskey WT,Kaiser AB,Talbot TR 3rd

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The emergence of multi-drug resistant microorganisms presents a critical problem for patients undergoing surgery. Acidic pH, which is produced by oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC), is a broad-spectrum physiological detriment to survival of microorganisms known to cause surgical infections. The purpose of ...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Spangler D,Rothenburger S,Nguyen K,Jampani H,Weiss S,Bhende S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fungal sinusitis has been reported increasingly in immunocompetent patients. However, the most effective, appropriate mode of therapy has not been determined. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this retrospective study, we examined the records of 110 immunocompetent patients with chronic sinusitis who had undergone s...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Hadi U,Bitar M,Hachem R,Saade R,Husni R,Raad I

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The utility of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) has not been proved. Previous studies have been subject to substantial selection bias because HBOT is not available universally at all medical centers, and there is often considerable delay associat...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Shaw JJ,Psoinos C,Emhoff TA,Shah SA,Santry HP

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tracheostomy is one of the most common procedures performed in trauma patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Few studies have evaluated the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) specifically in a trauma population. Our objective was to compare the incidence of SSI after open versus percutaneous tr...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Park H,Kent J,Joshi M,Zhu S,Bochicchio GV,Henry S,Scalea T

更新日期：2013-02-01 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:Six hours from injury to washout is considered the gold standard in the treatment of open traumatic fractures. Despite this being our hospital policy, the rural nature of our Level I trauma center causes delays in discovery and transport, creating a unique randomization of time to washout. We hypothesized th...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Schlitzkus LL,Goettler CE,Waibel BH,Sagraves SG,Hasty CC,Edwards M,Rotondo MF

更新日期：2011-10-01 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:Vancomycin is used widely as empiric therapy for gram-positive organisms in patients with an intra-abdominal infection (IAI), even in those with no history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection or colonization. Potential adverse effects of vancomycin include nephrotoxicity, increase...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Hennessy SA,Shah PM,Guidry CA,Davies SW,Hranjec T,Sawyer RG

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The exact mechanism of fever and urosepsis after percutaneous procedures has not been established. This research studied the frequency of fever after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and the contributing factors. METHODS:In a cross-sectional study, from September 2003 to March 2004, all 217 p...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Sharifi Aghdas F,Akhavizadegan H,Aryanpoor A,Inanloo H,Karbakhsh M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) require prompt surgical debridement, appropriate intravenous antibiotics, and intensive support. Despite aggressive treatment, their mortality and morbidity rates remain high. The benefit of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) as an adjunctive treatment is controv...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： George ME,Rueth NM,Skarda DE,Chipman JG,Quickel RR,Beilman GJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

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:Surgical care is delivered 24 h a day at most institutions. Alarmingly, some authors have found that certain operative start times are associated with greater morbidity and mortality rates. This effect has been noted in both the public and private sector. Although some of these differences may be related to ...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Guidry CA,Davies SW,Willis RN,Dietch ZC,Shah PM,Sawyer RG

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been suggetsed to have a positive impact on the healing of sternal or extremity wounds. However, few data deriving from breast surgery have been published. We evaluated the available literature regarding the effectiveness of NPWT systems in the healing of breast tis...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Kostaras EK,Tansarli GS,Falagas ME

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on antimicrobial prophylaxis for open fractures is limited, with many protocols based on expert recommendations. These protocols include aminoglycosides (AGs) for fractures with significant soft tissue injury, but these drugs are associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) in other settings; this risk has...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Tessier JM,Moore B,Putty B,Gandhi RR,Duane TM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The designation "gram-positive bacillus" includes a variety of pleomorphic microorganisms, including diphtheroids, coryneform species, coccobacilli, and other small rods. Despite differing greatly in their virulence, sources, and even genus, these microscopically similar organisms are often difficult to diff...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Clarke TM,Citron DM,Towfigh S

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:One of the main benefits of minimally invasive surgery compared with open surgery is the significant reduction in the incidence of postoperative infections. Possible explanations include the smaller incision, minimal use of central venous catheters for parenteral nutrition, faster mobilization, r...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Boni L,Benevento A,Rovera F,Dionigi G,Di Giuseppe M,Bertoglio C,Dionigi R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that the damage observed in invasive amebiasis is related to interactions between polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) and Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites. We analyzed the relation between infiltrating inflammatory cell populations and E. histolytica density in intestinal amebic lesion...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Dickson-Gonzalez SM,de Uribe ML,Rodriguez-Morales AJ

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We identified recently esophageal cancer related gene-4 (ECRG4) as a candidate cytokine that is expressed on the surface of quiescent polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) and shed in response to ex vivo treatment with lipopolysaccharide. To investigate the potential biologic relevance of changes in cell surfa...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Costantini TW,Coimbra R,Lopez NE,Lee JG,Potenza B,Smith A,Baird A,Eliceiri BP

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Rates of infections with multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are increasing among critically ill patients. Among non-surgical patients, MDROs increase directly the risk of adverse secondary events including death. However, similar effects do not appear to oc...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Rai I,Stephen AH,Lu Q,Heffernan DS

更新日期：2020-06-01 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: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: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:A substantial proportion of operative procedures are complicated by infections, either remote from or related to the surgical site. These infections account for substantive morbidity and health care costs. With limited research funds available to study interventions designed to either prevent or reduce the m...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Nathens AB,Cook CH,Machiedo G,Moore EE,Namias N,Nwariaku F

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with serious intraabdominal infections (IAI) who subsequently acquire nosocomial infections (NI) have been shown to have adverse outcomes. We evaluated factors that put patients at risk for developing NI and examined the effect of the NI on outcomes. METHODS:This study was a retrospective review of...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Merlino JI,Yowler CJ,Malangoni MA

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections are the third most common healthcare-associated infection, often leading to prolonged hospital stay and excessive expenditures. Management of these infections has become more challenging due to rising rates of multi-drug-resistant organisms and few new antibiotic options. METHODS:Th...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Weber DJ,Rutala WA

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant infections represent a relevant problem after immediate breast cancer reconstruction. In addition to difficulties in distinguishing early infections from other post-surgical complications (such as hematoma, seroma, and liponecrosis) late breast implant infections still represent a grey area of our kn...

journal_title：Surgical infections

authors： Franchelli S,Pesce M,Savaia S,Marchese A,Barbieri R,Baldelli I,De Maria A

更新日期：2015-10-01 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