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Mankarious MM, Eng NL, Portolese AC, Deutsch MJ, Lynn P, Kulaylat AS, Scow JS. Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy reduces superficial surgical site infections after open colon surgery: an NSQIP Colectomy Study. J Hosp Infect 2024; 145:187-192. [PMID: 38272123 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) has increased in the last decade across surgical fields, including colectomy. AIM To compare postoperative outcomes associated with use of iNPWT following open colectomy from a large national database. METHODS A retrospective review of patients who underwent operations from 2015 to 2020 was performed using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Targeted Colectomy Database. Intraoperative placement of iNPWT was identified in patients undergoing open abdominal operations with closure of all wound layers including skin. Propensity score matching was performed to define a control group who underwent closure of all wound layers without iNPWT. Patients were matched in a 1:4 (iNPWT vs control) ratio and postoperative rates of superficial, deep and organ-space surgical site infection (SSI), wound disruption, and readmission. FINDINGS A matched cohort of 1884 was selected. Patients with iNPWT had longer median operative time (170 (interquartile range: 129-232) vs 161 (114-226) min; P<0.05). Compared to patients without iNPWT, patients with iNPWT experienced a lower rate of 30-day superficial incisional SSI (3% vs 7%; P<0.05) and readmissions (10% vs 14%; P<0.05). iNPWT did not decrease risk of deep SSI, organ-space SSI, or wound disruption. CONCLUSION Although there is a slightly increased operative time, utilization of iNPWT in open colectomy is associated with lower odds of superficial SSI and 30-day readmission. This suggests that iNPWT should be routinely utilized in open colon surgery to improve patient outcomes.
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- M M Mankarious
- Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
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Verjat-Trannoy D, Merle V, Daniel C, Sambourg J, Astagneau P. Incorporation of skin preparation guidelines in local surgical facility protocols: what kind of barriers does it face? A multi-centre study in France. J Hosp Infect 2024; 145:203-209. [PMID: 38286240 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most frequent and severe adverse event after surgery. Among preventive measures, the preoperative skin preparation (PSP) is known to be heterogeneously implemented in routine practice. A prerequisite would be the actual incorporation of guidelines in French surgical local protocols. AIM To assess whether PSP recommendations have been incorporated in local protocols and to identify the reasons for the non-incorporation. METHODS An online survey was proposed to all infection control teams (ICTs) in facilities participating in the French national surveillance and prevention of SSI network Spicmi. The reference recommendations were based on the French Society for Hospital Hygiene guidelines. FINDINGS In all, 485 healthcare facilities completed the questionnaire. The incorporation of recommendations in the facility protocol varied between 30% and 98% according to the recommendation. The measures most frequently incorporated were antisepsis with an alcoholic product and cessation of systematic hair removal. The least frequently incorporated were the use of plain soap for preoperative shower and the non-compulsory skin cleaning in the operating room. Barriers reported were either specific to PSP (e.g. 'Concern about an increase of SSI', 'Scepticism about recommendations', 'Force of habit') or non-specific (e.g. 'The protocol not yet due to be updated'). CONCLUSION We suggest that although some major prevention measures have been incorporated in the local protocol of most facilities, local protocols still frequently include some non-evidence based former recommendations. Communication about evolution of SSI rates, diffusion of guidelines by learned societies, and exchange with judiciary experts could make clear the conditions for applying recommendations.
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- D Verjat-Trannoy
- Mission nationale Spicmi, Centre régional de prévention des infections associées aux soins (CPias) Ile-de-France, Paris, France.
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- Direction de la qualité et de la gestion des risques, Groupe Hospitalier du Havre, Le Havre, France; Inserm U1086 Anticipe, Centre François Baclesse, Caen, France
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- Mission nationale Spicmi, Centre régional de prévention des infections associées aux soins (CPias) Ile-de-France, Paris, France
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- Centre régional de prévention des infections associées aux soins (CPias) Ile-de-France, Paris, France
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- Mission nationale Spicmi, Centre régional de prévention des infections associées aux soins (CPias) Ile-de-France, Paris, France; Sorbonne université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de santé Publique, Paris, France
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Boyce JM. Best products for skin antisepsis. Am J Infect Control 2023; 51:A58-A63. [PMID: 37890954 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Skin antiseptics are used for several purposes before surgical procedures, for bathing high-risk patients as a means of reducing central line-associated infections and other health care associated infections. METHODS A PubMed search was performed to update the evidence on skin antiseptic products and practices. RESULTS Current guidelines for prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) recommend preoperative baths or showers with a plain or antimicrobial soap prior to surgery, but do not make recommendations on the timing of baths, the total number of baths needed, or about the use of chlorhexidine gluconate (CGH)-impregnated cloths. Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that pre-operative surgical hand antisepsis using an antimicrobial soap or alcohol-based hand rub yields similar SSI rates. Other studies have reported that using an alcohol-based hand rub caused less skin irritation, was easier to use, and required shorter scrub times than using antimicrobial soap. Current SSI prevention guidelines recommend using an alcohol-containing antiseptic for surgical site infection. Commonly used products contain isopropanol combined with either CHG or with povidone-iodine. Surgical site preparation protocols for shoulder surgery in men may need to include coverage for anaerobes. Several studies suggest the need to monitor and improve surgical site preparation techniques. Daily bathing of intensive care unit (ICU) patients with a CHG-containing soap reduces the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Evidence for a similar effect in non-ICU patients is mixed. Despite widespread CHG bathing of ICU patients, numerous barriers to its effective implementation exist. Measuring CHG levels on the skin is useful for identifying gaps in coverage and suboptimal skin concentrations. Using alcohol-based products with at least 2% CHG for skin preparation prior to central line insertion reduces CLABSIs. CONCLUSIONS Progress has been made on skin antisepsis products and protocols, but improvements in technique are still needed.
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Colombo F, Maye H, Bourama E, Waqar M, Karabatsou K, Coope D, Bailey M, Heal C, Patel HC, D'Urso PI. Perioperative Means to Prevent Surgical Site Infections following Elective Craniotomies: A Single-Center Experience. Asian J Neurosurg 2023; 18:614-620. [PMID: 38152534 PMCID: PMC10749864 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1774720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Background Postoperative surgical site infections are a recognized complication following craniotomies with an associated increase in morbidity and mortality. Several studies have attempted to identify bundles of care to reduce the incidence of infections. Our study aims to clarify which perioperative measures play a role in reducing surgical infection rates further. Methods This study is a retrospective audit of all elective craniotomies in years 2018 to 2019. The primary endpoint was the surgical site infection rate at 30 days and 4 months after the procedure. Univariate analysis was used to identify factors predictive of postoperative infection. Results 344 patients were included in this study. Postoperative infections were observed in 5.2% of our cohort. No postoperative infections occurred within 4 months in patients receiving perioperative hair wash and intrawound vancomycin powder. In univariate analysis, craniotomy size (Fisher's exact test, p = 0.05), lack of perioperative hair wash, and vancomycin powder use (Fisher's exact test, p = 0.01) were predictive of postoperative infection. No complications relative to the use of intrawound vancomycin were observed. Conclusion Our study demonstrates that simple measures such as perioperative hair wash combined with intrawound vancomycin powder in addition to standard practice can help reducing infection rates with negligible risks and acceptable costs. Our results should be validated further in future prospective studies.
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- Francesca Colombo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Reduces the Rate of Surgical Site Infection in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Systematic Review. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11020230. [PMID: 35203832 PMCID: PMC8868284 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11020230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Surgical site infection occurs with high frequency in gastrointestinal surgery, contributing to the high incidence of morbidity and mortality. The accepted practice worldwide for the prevention of surgical site infection is providing single- or multiple-dose antimicrobial prophylaxis. However, most suitable antibiotic and optimal duration of prophylaxis are still debated. The aim of the systematic review is to assess the efficacy of antimicrobial prophylaxis in controlling surgical site infection rate following esophagogastric surgery. PubMed and Cochrane databases were systematically searched until 31 October 2021, for randomized controlled trials comparing different antimicrobial regimens in prevention surgical site infections. Risk of bias of studies was assessed with standard methods. Overall, eight studies concerning gastric surgery and one study about esophageal surgery met inclusion criteria. No significant differences were detected between single- and multiple-dose antibiotic prophylaxis. Most trials assessed the performance of cephalosporins or inhibitor of bacterial beta-lactamase. Antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) is effective in reducing the incidence of surgical site infection. Multiple-dose antimicrobial prophylaxis is not recommended for patients undergoing gastric surgery. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the efficacy and safety of antimicrobial prophylaxis in esophageal cancer patients.
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Xu Z, Qu H, Gong Z, Kanani G, Zhang F, Ren Y, Shao S, Chen X, Chen X. Risk factors for surgical site infection in patients undergoing colorectal surgery: A meta-analysis of observational studies. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0259107. [PMID: 34710197 PMCID: PMC8553052 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Surgical site infection (SSI) is the second most prevalent hospital-based infection and affects the surgical therapeutic outcomes. However, the factors of SSI are not uniform. The main purpose of this study was to understand the risk factors for the different types of SSI in patients undergoing colorectal surgery (CRS). METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched using the relevant search terms. The data extraction was independently performed by two investigators using a standardized format, following the pre-agreed criteria. Meta-analysis for the risk factors of SSI in CRS patients was carried out using Review Manager 5.3 (RevMan 5.3) and Stata 15.1 software. The quality of evidence was evaluated using total sample size, Egger's P-value, and intergroup heterogeneity, which contained three levels: high-quality (Class I), moderate-quality (Class II/III), and low-quality (Class IV). The publication bias of the included studies was assessed using funnel plots, Begg's test, and Egger's test. RESULTS Of the 2660 potentially eligible studies, a total of 31 studies (22 retrospective and 9 prospective cohort studies) were included in the final analysis. Eventually, the high-quality evidence confirmed that SSI was correlated with obesity (RR = 1.60, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.47-1.74), ASA score ≥3 (RR = 1.34, 95% CI: 1.19-1.51), and emergent surgery (RR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.19-1.55). The moderate-quality evidence showed the correlation of SSI with male sex (RR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.14-1.49), diabetes mellitus (RR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.24-2.20), inflammatory bowel disease (RR = 2.12, 95% CI: 1.24-3.61), wound classification >2 (RR = 2.65, 95% CI: 1.52-4.61), surgery duration ≥180 min (RR = 1.88, 95% CI: 1.49-2.36), cigarette smoking (RR = 1.38, 95% CI: 1.14-1.67), open surgery (RR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.57-2.10), stoma formation (RR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.28-2.78), and blood transfusion (RR = 2.03, 95% CI:1.34-3.06). Moderate-quality evidence suggested no association with respiratory comorbidity (RR = 2.62, 95% CI:0.84-8.13) and neoplasm (RR = 1.24, 95% CI:0.58-2.26). Meanwhile, the moderate-quality evidence showed that the obesity (RR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.24-1.32) and blood transfusion (RR = 2.32, 95% CI: 1.26-4.29) were independent risk factors for organ/space SSI (OS-SSI). The high-quality evidence showed that no correlation of OS-SSI with ASA score ≥3 and stoma formation. Furthermore, the moderate-quality evidence showed that no association of OS-SSI with open surgery (RR = 1.37, 95% CI: 0.62-3.04). The high-quality evidence demonstrated that I-SSI was correlated with stoma formation (RR = 2.55, 95% CI: 1.87-3.47). There were some certain publication bias in 2 parameters based on asymmetric graphs, including diabetes mellitus and wound classification >2. The situation was corrected using the trim and fill method. CONCLUSIONS The understanding of these factors might make it possible to detect and treat the different types of SSI more effectively in the earlier phase and might even improve the patient's clinical prognosis. Evidence should be continuously followed up and updated, eliminating the potential publication bias. In the future, additional high-level evidence is required to verify these findings.
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- ZhaoHui Xu
- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hernia and Colorectal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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The dysbiosis signature of Fusobacterium nucleatum in colorectal cancer-cause or consequences? A systematic review. Cancer Cell Int 2021; 21:194. [PMID: 33823861 PMCID: PMC8025348 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-021-01886-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of cancer globally and the fourth attributable cause of mortality and morbidity due to cancer. An emerging factor contributing to CRC is the gut microbiota and the cellular changes associated with it. Further insights on this may help in the prevention, diagnosis and new therapeutic approaches to colorectal cancer. In most cases of CRC, genetic factors appear to contribute less to its aetiology than environmental and epigenetic factors; therefore, it may be important to investigate these environmental factors, their effects, and the mechanisms that may contribute to this cancer. The gut microbiota has recently been highlighted as a potential risk factor that may affect the structural components of the tumor microenvironment, as well as free radical and enzymatic metabolites directly, or indirectly. Many studies have reported changes in the gut microbiota of patients with colorectal cancer. What is controversial is whether the cancer is the cause or consequence of the change in the microbiota. There is strong evidence supporting both possibilities. The presence of Fusobacterium nucleatum in human colorectal specimens has been demonstrated by RNA-sequencing. F. nucleatum has been shown to express high levels of virulence factors such as FadA, Fap2 and MORN2 proteins. Our review of the published data suggest that F. nucleatum may be a prognostic biomarker of CRC risk, and hence raises the potential of antibiotic treatment of F. nucleatum for the prevention of CRC.
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Sha S, Du W, Parkinson A, Glasgow N. Relative importance of clinical and sociodemographic factors in association with post-operative in-hospital deaths in colorectal cancer patients in New South Wales: An artificial neural network approach. J Eval Clin Pract 2020; 26:1389-1398. [PMID: 31733029 DOI: 10.1111/jep.13318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Co-morbidities in colorectal cancer patients complicate hospital care, and their relative importance to post-operative deaths is largely unknown. This study was conducted to examine a range of clinical and sociodemographic factors in relation to post-operative in-hospital deaths in colorectal cancer patients and identify whether these contributions would vary by severity of co-morbidities. METHODS In this multicentre retrospective cohort study, we used the complete census of New South Wales inpatient data to select colorectal cancer patients admitted to public hospitals for acute surgical care, who underwent procedures on the digestive system during the period of July 2001 to June 2014. The primary outcome was in-hospital death at the end of acute care. Multilayer perceptron and back-propagation artificial neural networks (ANNs) were used to quantify the relative importance of a wide range of clinical and sociodemographic factors in relation to post-operative deaths, stratified by severity of co-morbidities based on Charlson co-morbidity index. RESULTS Of 6288 colorectal cancer patients, approximately 58.3% (n = 3669) had moderate to severe co-morbidities. A total of 464 (7.4%) died in hospitals. The performance for ANN models was superior to logistic models. Co-morbid musculoskeletal and mental disorders, adverse events in health care, and socio-economic factors including rural residence and private insurance status contributed to post-operative deaths in hospitals. CONCLUSION Identification of relative importance of factors contributing to in-hospital deaths in colorectal cancer patients using ANN may help to enhance patient-centred strategies to meet complex needs during acute surgical care and prevent post-operative in-hospital deaths.
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- Sha Sha
- Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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Outcomes of Exploratory Laparotomy and Abdominal Infections Among Combat Casualties. J Surg Res 2020; 257:285-293. [PMID: 32866669 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.07.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Abdominal injuries historically account for 13% of battlefield surgical procedures. We examined the occurrence of exploratory laparotomies and subsequent abdominal surgical site infections (SSIs) among combat casualties. METHODS Military personnel injured during deployment (2009-2014) were included if they required a laparotomy for combat-related trauma and were evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, before being transferred to participating US military hospitals. RESULTS Of 4304 combat casualties, 341 (7.9%) underwent laparotomy. Including re-explorations, 1053 laparotomies (median, 2; interquartile range, 1-3; range, 1-28) were performed with 58% occurring within the combat zone. Forty-nine (14.4%) patients had abdominal SSIs (four with multiple SSIs): 27 (7.9%) with deep space SSIs, 14 (4.1%) with a deep incisional SSI, and 12 (3.5%) a superficial incisional SSI. Patients with abdominal SSIs had larger volume of blood transfusions (median, 24 versus 14 units), more laparotomies (median, 4 versus 2), and more hollow viscus injuries (74% versus 45%) than patients without abdominal SSIs. Abdominal closure occurred after 10 d for 12% of the patients with SSI versus 2% of patients without SSI. Mesh adjuncts were used to achieve fascial closure in 20.4% and 2.1% of patients with and without SSI, respectively. Survival was 98% and 96% in patients with and without SSIs, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Less than 10% of combat casualties in the modern era required abdominal exploration and most were severely injured with hollow viscus injuries and required massive transfusions. Despite the extensive contamination from battlefield injuries, the SSI proportion is consistent with civilian rates and survival was high.
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Nasser H, Ivanics T, Leonard-Murali S, Stefanou A. Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Laparoscopic Colectomy: An NSQIP Database Analysis. J Surg Res 2020; 249:25-33. [PMID: 31918327 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 11/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication after colon surgery. This study aimed to evaluate risk factors for SSI and its types in laparoscopic colectomy patients using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) database. MATERIALS AND METHODS The NSQIP database was queried for patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy from 2011 through 2017. Univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were used to evaluate risk factors associated with any SSI, superficial SSI, deep-incisional SSI, and organ-space SSI. RESULTS Of 72,519 patients, 4906 cases of SSI were identified: 2276 superficial SSI, 357 deep-incisional SSI, and 2483 organ-space SSI. Risk factors associated with superficial SSI were admission before procedure (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.31; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17-1.47; P < 0.01), smoking (AOR = 1.29; 95% CI 1.16-1.44; P < 0.01), and higher body mass index (AOR = 1.24 for every 5 kg/m2 increase; 95% CI 1.20-1.27; P < 0.01). Deep-incisional SSI was associated with steroid use (AOR = 1.81; 95% CI 1.31-2.49; P < 0.01), admission before procedure (AOR = 1.66; 95% CI 1.30-2.13; P < 0.01), and smoking (AOR = 1.50; 95% CI 1.17-1.94; P < 0.01). Risk factors associated with organ-space SSI were wound class (AOR = 2.45 for class 4 versus ≤ 2; 95% CI 2.16-2.78; P < 0.01), chemotherapy within 90 d (AOR = 1.57; 95% CI 1.33-1.84; P < 0.01), and steroid use (AOR = 1.46; 95% CI 1.29-1.65; P < 0.01). Receipt of an oral antibiotic prep preoperatively was the strongest factor associated with SSI. CONCLUSIONS SSI types in patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy have different risk factors. Modifiable risk factors may provide an opportunity to reduce SSI risk and its associated morbidity.
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- Hassan Nasser
- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
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- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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Poli EC, Millis AM, Berger Y, Sherman SK, Schuitevoerder D, Dahdaleh F, Kamm A, Eng OS, Turaga KK. Implementation of bundled care to reduce surgical site infections after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. J Surg Oncol 2019; 120:1044-1045. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.25668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Department of SurgeryUniversity of Chicago Chicago Illinois
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- Department of Surgical OncologyEdward‐Elmhurst Hospital Elmhurst Illinois
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- Department of SurgeryUniversity of Chicago Chicago Illinois
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- Department of SurgeryUniversity of Chicago Chicago Illinois
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Abstract
Application of antiseptic products to the skin plays an important role in prevention of a variety of health care-associated infections. Preoperative bathing or showering is widely recommended to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. Evidence of the impact of this measure on surgical site infection rates is mixed, and further prospective trials comparing standardized protocols for showering with plain soap or chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)-containing soap, or bathing with 2% CHG-impregnated cloths are needed to establish the most effective approach. Current evidence favors the use of alcohol-containing solutions, often containing CHG or povidone-iodine, for surgical site preparation of the skin. Preparation of vaginal mucosa prior to gynecologic surgery may be performed using either povidone-iodine or CHG. Surgical hand antisepsis can be performed by scrubbing with an antimicrobial soap or by handrubbing using an alcohol-based handrub. Addition of CHG to alcohol-based handrubs intended for surgical hand antisepsis is not necessary if they meet recommended efficacy criteria. Daily CHG bathing of intensive care unit patients has been shown to reduce a variety of health care-associated infections, most commonly bloodstream infections (BSIs). Achieving and maintaining optimum application protocols may be challenging, suggesting the need for ongoing staff education, monitoring, and feedback. Additional studies are needed to determine the impact of daily CHG bathing of non-intensive care unit patients. Alcoholic CHG is currently the preferred antiseptic for skin preparation prior to insertion of central and arterial intravascular catheters. CHG-impregnated dressings have been shown to reduce catheter-associated BSI. Because of the widespread use of antiseptics, especially CHG, surveillance for emergence of increased tolerance or resistance is warranted. Antiseptics are applied to the skin for a variety of purposes in health care. Common scenarios in which topical antiseptics are used include preoperative bathing, surgical site preparation, surgical hand hygiene, daily bathing of intensive care unit patients, and prevention of intravascular catheter-associated BSI. The purpose of this article is to review recent evidence regarding the best products for skin antisepsis.
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