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Research Development
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Aim Surgical site infection (SSI) contributes a significant proportion of post operative morbidity in patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). PrevenaTM closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPT) has been demonstrated to reduce SSI rates in the elective and emergency laparotomy setting. However, there is no evidence for PrevenaTM use..
Published: | 13/10/2022 |
Authors: | Dixon S, Benson A, Kalaiselvan R, Kanwar S, Samad A, Pritchard-Jones R, West C, Scott M |
Aim Elective surgery services suffered significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact and outcomes of abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) performed during the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing safety and sustainability. Material & Methods A retrospective review of all patients undergoing AWR in a single..
Published: | 10/10/2022 |
Authors: | Dixon S, Benson A, Kalaiselvan R, Kanwar S, Samad A, Pritchard-Jones R, West C, Scott M |
Aim Definitive source control is pivotal in achieving ideal outcomes in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy. NELA suggests that 84% requiring immediate or urgent surgery arrived in theatre in congruous timeframe but does not comment on Knife to skin timings for absolute source control. We aimed to assess time difference of arrival..
Published: | 01/12/2020 |
Authors: | Patnam V, Barter R, Kanwar S |
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