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AnteayerInternational Wound Journal

Effect of two different modalities of hysterectomy on wound infection and wound dehiscence in obese patients

Abstract

This research intended to investigate the influence of the operation of both kinds of hysterectomies in the risk of wound infection and the degree of wound dehiscence. Both of them were open field and laparoscope. In this research, we looked into four databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane Library. Research was conducted on various operative methods for hysterectomy in obese patients between 2000 and October 2023. Two independent investigators performed an independent review of the data, established the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and managed the results with Endnote software. It also evaluated the quality of the included literature. Finally, the data were analysed with RevMan 5.3. This study involved 874 cases, 387 cases received laparoscopy and 487 cases received open access operation. Our findings indicate that there is a significant reduction in the rate of post-operative wound infection among those who have received laparoscopy compared with who have received open surgical procedures (odds ratio [OR], 0.04; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.01–0.15; p < 0.001); There was no statistical difference between the rate of post-operative wound dehiscence and those who received laparotomy compared with those who received open surgical procedures (OR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.10–1.11; p = 0.07); The estimated amount of blood lost during the operation was less in the laparoscopy group compared with the open procedure (mean difference, −123.72; 95% CI, −215.16 to −32.28; p = 0.008). Generally speaking, the application of laparoscopy to overweight women who have had a hysterectomy results in a reduction in the expected amount of bleeding during surgery and a reduction in the risk of post-operative wound infections.

Biofilm therapy for chronic wounds

Abstract

Chronic wounds have been a major factor of serious harm to global public health. At present, it is known that almost all chronic wounds contain biofilms, which seriously hinder the healing process. Removal of biofilms can effectively promote the healing of chronic wounds. As the study of wound biofilms deepens, many new treatment methods have emerged, thus bringing revolutionary means for the treatment of chronic wound biofilm. This review summarizes various methods for the treatment of chronic wound biofilm worldwide to provide a theoretical summary and practical basis for the selection of suitable wound biofilm treatment methods in clinical practice.

Effects of negative pressure wound therapy on surgical site wound infections after cardiac surgery: A meta‐analysis

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We conducted a comprehensive analysis to evaluate the benefits of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) versus traditional dressings in preventing surgical site infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We thoroughly examined several databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM) and Wanfang, from inception until July 2023. Two independent researchers were responsible for the literature screening, data extraction and quality assessment; analyses were performed using RevMan 5.4 software. Thirteen studies comprising 8495 patients were deemed relevant. A total of 2685 patients were treated with NPWT, whereas 5810 received conventional dressings. The findings revealed that NPWT was more effective in reducing surgical site infections after cardiac surgery than conventional dressings (4.88% vs. 5.87%, odds ratio [OR]: 0.50, 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: 0.40–0.63, p < 0.001). Additionally, NPWT was more effective in reducing deep wound infections (1.48% vs. 4.15%, OR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.23–0.56, p < 0.001) and resulted in shorter hospital stays (SMD: -0.33, 95% CIs: −0.54 to −0.13, p = 0.001). However, the rate of superficial wound infections was not significantly affected by the method of wound care (3.72% vs. 5.51%, OR: 0.63, 95% CI: 0.32–1.23, p = 0.180). In conclusion, NPWT was shown to be advantageous in preventing postoperative infections and reducing hospital stay durations in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Nonetheless, given the limitations in the number and quality of the included studies, further research is recommended to validate these findings.

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