Prevention of Surgical Site Infections: A Systematic Review

Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 70, Issue 0

Abstract

The preoperative interventions used for prevention of SSIs have different effectiveness in the reduction of SSIs and subsequent surgical complications. This review aiming at evaluating the effectiveness of various methods of prevention for SSIs.

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(2019). Prevention of Surgical Site Infections: A Systematic Review. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 70(0), 333-341. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-492619