Postop Probe Technique Cuts Abdominal Surgical Site Infections
Major Finding: The rate of surgical site infections was 3% with the probing technique for wound care, compared with 19% with standard wound care, in patients who underwent surgery for perforated appendicitis.
Data Source: A prospective, randomized clinical trial in 76 patients who were treated at a single academic medical center over 3 years.
Disclosures: This study was supported in part by a James H. Zumberge Faculty Research and Innovation grant from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. No financial conflicts of interest were reported.
"We are currently analyzing the bacteriology data gathered from this study to gain insight into the process," Dr. Towfigh and her associates added.
This study was supported in part by a James H. Zumberge Faculty Research and Innovation grant from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. No financial conflicts of interest were reported.
