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Engel DM, McCoy AM, Robbins MA. Silver-coated tibial plateau leveling osteotomy implants do not improve surgical site infection rates over noncoated implants in a randomized trial in 73 canines. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:1-7. [PMID: 38232477 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.10.0592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) in dogs undergoing a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) with silver-coated (SC) and noncoated (NC) TPLO plates. ANIMALS 65 dogs (73 surgical procedures). METHODS Client-owned dogs undergoing a TPLO procedure between November 2021 and May 2023 were prospectively enrolled. Dogs were randomly assigned either an SC or NC TPLO plate at the time of surgery. Follow-up was performed at 2 weeks and 8 weeks postoperatively by in-person examination, client questionnaire, or telephone interview. Dogs were followed up 100 days postoperatively for any incisional or implant complications. RESULTS Among 73 stifles that underwent a TPLO, the overall SSI rate was 8.2% (6/73), with an infection rate of 14.3% (5/35) in the NC group and 2.6% (1/38) in the SC group; this difference was not significant (P = .17). Five of these infections were superficial, and only 1 deep SSI was recorded within the 100-day study period (NC group). CLINICAL RELEVANCE Although no significant difference was noted between the SC and NC groups, likely due to a small sample size and overall low infection rate, there was a trend showing a higher infection rate in the NC group. No conclusions can be drawn on the impact of silver coating on deep or organ/space incisional infections due to the low incidence reported in this study (n = 1). Further investigation of SC TPLO implants in a larger and more long-term clinical study is warranted.
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- Danielle M Engel
- 1Surgery Department, Veterinary Specialty Center, Bannockburn, IL
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- 2Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
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Griffin L, Garren MRS, Maffe P, Ghalei S, Brisbois EJ, Handa H. Preventing Staphylococci Surgical Site Infections with a Nitric Oxide-Releasing Poly(lactic acid- co-glycolic acid) Suture Material. ACS Appl Bio Mater 2024. [PMID: 38652779 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Of the 27 million surgeries performed in the United States each year, a reported 2.6% result in a surgical site infection (SSI), and Staphylococci species are commonly the culprit. Alternative therapies, such as nitric oxide (NO)-releasing biomaterials, are being developed to address this issue. NO is a potent antimicrobial agent with several modes of action, including oxidative and nitrosative damage, disruption of bacterial membranes, and dispersion of biofilms. For targeted antibacterial effects, NO is delivered by exogenous donor molecules, like S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP). Herein, the impregnation of SNAP into poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) for SSI prevention is reported for the first time. The NO-releasing PLGA copolymer is fabricated and characterized by donor molecule loading, leaching, and the amount remaining after ethylene oxide sterilization. The swelling ratio, water uptake, static water contact angle, and tensile strength are also investigated. Furthermore, its cytocompatibility is tested against 3T3 mouse fibroblast cells, and its antimicrobial efficacy is assessed against multiple Staphylococci strains. Overall, the NO-releasing PLGA copolymer holds promise as a suture material for eradicating surgical site infections caused by Staphylococci strains. SNAP impregnation affords robust antibacterial properties while maintaining the cytocompatibility and mechanical integrity.
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- Lauren Griffin
- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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Okugawa Y, Ohi M, Kitajima T, Higashi K, Sato Y, Yamashita S, Uratani R, Shimura T, Imaoka H, Kawamura M, Koike Y, Yasuda H, Yoshiyama S, Okita Y, Toiyama Y. Clinical feasibility of the preoperative CALLY index to predict short- and long-term outcomes of gastric cancer patients. J Gastrointest Surg 2024:S1091-255X(24)00416-5. [PMID: 38641163 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2024.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Gastric cancer (GC) is a major leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Systemic inflammation and the nutrition-based score are feasible prognostic markers for malignancies. Emerging evidence has also revealed the C-reactive protein -albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index to be a prognostic marker for several cancer types. However, its clinical significance to predict surgical and oncological outcomes of GC patients remains unclear. METHODS We assessed the preoperative CALLY index in 426 GC patients who received gastrectomy. RESULTS A low preoperative CALLY index was significantly correlated to all well-established clinicopathological factors for disease development, including an advanced T stage, the presence of venous invasion, lymphatic vessel invasion, lymph node metastasis, distant metastasis, and an advanced TNM stage. A low preoperative CALLY index was also an independent prognostic factor for overall survival [hazard ratio (HR): 2.64, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.66-4.2; P<0.0001] and disease-free survival (HR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.01-3.05; P=0.045). Additionally, a low preoperative CALLY index was an independent predictive factor for postoperative surgical site infection (odds ratio: 2.64, 95% CI: 1.42-4.89; P=0.002). CONCLUSIONS The preoperative CALLY index is valuable for perioperative and oncological management of GC patients.
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- Yoshinaga Okugawa
- Department of Genomic Medicine, Mie University Hospital, Japan; Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Division of Reparative Medicine, Institute of Life Sciences, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan.
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Sailhan F, Bouché PA, Delaunay C, Hamadouche M, Chatellard R. Reasons for malpractice claims after primary total hip arthroplasty in France: insurance data from 240 claims from 2014 to 2017. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2024:103885. [PMID: 38615886 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2024.103885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most frequent orthopedic surgery procedures, and orthopedic surgeons are among the most frequently accused of malpractice by their patients. Identifying the main reasons for malpractice claims after THA is a prior condition to reducing their frequency. The quality of the preoperative risk information given to the patient by the surgeon is crucial for these purposes. Data specific to THA are sparse in France, and we therefore conducted a retrospective study 1) to determine whether the outcome of medico-legal expert appraisal correlated with the quality and traceability of preoperative information, and 2) to identify the most frequent grounds for complaint after primary THA. HYPOTHESIS The quality of patient information partly determines expert appraisal. MATERIAL AND METHOD A retrospective study was conducted based on data from the Branchet medical professional insurance agency for malpractice claims following THA over the period 2014-2017, with 240 complete files, for 125 women and 115 men. Data comprised: type of procedure, main grounds of complaint (complications), positive or negative expert appraisal, quality of preoperative patient information, amounts of compensation accorded and fees paid, and the practitioner's liability. We assessed correlations between information quality and liability. RESULTS Surgical site infection and neurologic deficit were the two main grounds for malpractice claims. In the 240 files, cases for 106 operations (44.2%) were submitted to arbitration, 95 (39.6%) were brought to court, and 39 (16.2%) were settled out of court. The practitioner was held at least partly liable in 40 files (16.7%). Information to the patient was deemed imperfect or poor for 119 files (49.6%) and good in 121 (50.4%). Mean compensation was euro 30,940 (range, euro 0 to euro 198,100). In 27 of the 40 cases of liability (67.5%), the information to the patient was deemed imperfect or poor. Twenty-six of the 40 cases (65%) were settled out of court. In case of poor information, there was a significant risk for the practitioner to be held liable: 7.5% vs 25% (p=0.003). DISCUSSION The present study listed the main complications underlying malpractice claims after THA: infection, neurologic complications, and limb-length discrepancy. This should enable practitioners to improve patient information so as to reduce the rate of malpractice claims or at least decrease the practitioner's liability, as the study found a correlation between information quality and expert appraisal. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; retrospective study.
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- Frédéric Sailhan
- Clinique Arago, 187A rue Raymond Losserand, Groupe Almaviva, 75014 Paris, France; Hôpital Cochin, 27 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France.
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- Hôpital Cochin, 27 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
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- Clinique Chirurgicale du Libournais, 119 Rue de la Marne, 33500 Libourne, France
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Knisely A, Iniesta MD, Marten CA, Chisholm G, Schmeler KM, Taylor JS. Metronidazole and cefazolin vs cefazolin alone for surgical site infection prophylaxis in gynecologic surgery at a comprehensive cancer center. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024:S0002-9378(24)00507-6. [PMID: 38599478 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.03.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infection is one of the most common complications of gynecologic cancer surgery. Current guidelines recommend the administration of cefazolin preoperatively to reduce surgical site infection rates for patients undergoing clean-contaminated surgeries such as hysterectomy. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of a quality improvement project adding metronidazole to cefazolin for antibiotic prophylaxis on surgical site infection rate for women undergoing gynecologic surgery at a comprehensive cancer center. STUDY DESIGN This retrospective, single-center cohort study included patients who underwent surgery in the gynecologic oncology department from May 2017 to June 2023. Patients with penicillin allergies and those undergoing concomitant bowel resections and/or joint cases were excluded. The preintervention group patients had surgery from May 2017 to April 2022, and the postintervention group patients had surgery from April 2022 to June 2023. The primary outcome was a 30-day surgical site infection rate. Sensitivity analyses were performed to compare surgical site infection rates on the basis of actual antibiotics received and for those who had a hysterectomy. Factors independently associated with surgical site infection were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model adjusting for confounding variables. RESULTS Of 3343 patients, 2572 (76.9%) and 771 (23.1%) were in the pre-post intervention groups, respectively. Most patients (74.7%) had a hysterectomy performed. Thirty-four percent of cases were for nononcologic (benign) indications. Preintervention patients were more likely to receive appropriate preoperative antibiotics (95.6% vs 90.7%; P<.001). The overall surgical site infection rate before the intervention was 4.7% compared with 2.6% after (P=.010). The surgical site infection rate for all patients who underwent hysterectomy was 4.9% (preintervention) vs 2.8% (postintervention) (P=.036); a similar trend was seen for benign cases (4.4% vs 2.4%; P=.159). On multivariable analysis, the odds ratio for surgical site infection was 0.49 (95% confidence interval, 0.38-0.63) for the postintervention compared with the preintervention group (P<.001). In a sensitivity analysis (n=3087), the surgical site infection rate was 4.5% for those who received cefazolin alone compared with 2.3% for those who received cefazolin plus metronidazole, with significantly decreased odds of surgical site infection for the cefazolin plus metronidazole group (adjusted odds ratio, 0.40 [95% confidence interval, 0.30-0.53]; P<.001). Among only those who had a hysterectomy performed, the odds of surgical site infection were significantly reduced for those in the postintervention group (adjusted odds ratio, 0.63 [95% confidence interval, 0.47-0.86]; P=.003). CONCLUSION The addition of metronidazole to cefazolin before gynecologic surgery decreased the surgical site infection rate by half, even after accounting for other known predictors of surgical site infection and differences in practice patterns over time. Providers should consider this combination regimen in women undergoing gynecologic surgery, especially for cases involving hysterectomy.
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- Anne Knisely
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Division of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Clinical Programs, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
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Nelson A, Baur JW, Lew A, Pettit NN, Nguyen CT. Rethinking Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Low-Risk Head and Neck Procedures. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2024; 133:458-461. [PMID: 38183237 DOI: 10.1177/00034894231222690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE For true clean-contaminated head and neck procedures, the literature supports ≤24 hours of perioperative antibiotics. However, there are certain otolaryngology procedures with low surgical site infection (SSI) risk for which there is negligible benefit from antibiotic prophylaxis. The objective of this evaluation was to describe antibiotic use and adherence to evidence-based institutional guidelines in low-risk head and neck procedures. METHODS This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing low-risk clean-contaminated head and neck procedures wherein antibiotic prophylaxis was not indicated, based on evidence-based institutional guidelines. RESULTS Among the 291 included patients, perioperative antibiotics were unnecessarily administered in 29% of patients. Among patients who received antibiotics, 76% received preoperative antibiotics and 41% received postoperative antibiotics, for a median duration of 7 days. There were no significant differences in SSIs, mortality, and length of stay for those receiving perioperative antibiotics versus those not receiving perioperative antibiotics. CONCLUSION These data highlight the need for antibiotic stewardship interventions and partnerships between antibiotic stewardship teams and surgical services.
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- Avery Nelson
- Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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He L, Jiang Z, Wang W, Zhang W. Predictors for different types of surgical site infection in patients with gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14549. [PMID: 38155362 PMCID: PMC10961036 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Various factors contribute to different types of surgical site infections (SSI) in gastric cancer patients undergoing surgery, and the risk factors remain uncertain. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the relationship between various factors and SSI, resolving existing controversies. Thirty-four eligible articles with 66 066 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Significant risk factors for SSI included age ≥65 years, male gender, BMI ≥25 kg/m2, diabetes, hypertension, advanced TNM stage ≥III, pathologic T stage ≥T3, pathologic N stage ≥N1, ASA ≥3, open surgery, blood transfusion, extensive resection, combined resection, splenectomy, D2 or more lymph node dissection, and operative time ≥240 min. Operative time showed a nonlinear relationship with SSI risk. Subgroup analysis revealed significant differences in the effects of risk factors among different infection types. These findings inform the development of targeted preventive measures to reduce SSI rates.
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- Lingjuan He
- Department of Nosocomial Infection ControlAnqing 116th HospitalAnqingChina
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- Department of Nosocomial Infection ControlAnqing 116th HospitalAnqingChina
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- Department of Nosocomial Infection ControlAnqing 116th HospitalAnqingChina
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- Department of Nosocomial Infection ControlAnqing 116th HospitalAnqingChina
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Boulet L, Consiglio M, Marini H, Lebaron C, Bellet V, Merle V. Patients' Experience and Satisfaction Regarding the Pre-Operative Shower: The PRODOUCH Multicenter Descriptive Survey. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2024; 25:206-212. [PMID: 38466958 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2023.329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Background: Patients' experience of the pre-operative shower remains poorly assessed in the literature although it is an essential step in the prevention of surgical site infection. For obese patients, a pre-operative shower could be challenging. The goal was to assess patient satisfaction and experience with the process of pre-operative shower, and the effect of obesity status. Patients and Methods: This study was a multicenter prospective survey of consecutive surgical patients from nine hospitals. Data on the pre-operative shower were collected via telephone interview two to four weeks after surgery, and included the place (hospital, home), time, information received, difficulties experienced, the presence or absence of a visual assessment of skin cleanliness by a healthcare professional after the pre-operative shower, and overall patient satisfaction with the pre-operative shower technique. Data on the surgical procedure and patients' characteristics were collected from patients' records, and included age, gender, and body mass index. Factors associated with patient satisfaction were assessed. Results: Among 430 patients, 91.6% declared having received information on the pre-operative shower and 94.8% were very or rather satisfied with the pre-operative shower. Two factors were independently associated with satisfaction: showering at home and having received information on the pre-operative shower, but not obesity status. Only 17% of patients reported a visual assessment of skin cleanliness by a healthcare professional after the pre-operative shower. Discussion: Overall, regardless of obesity status, patients were satisfied with the pre-operative shower and reported no difficulties. However, this survey highlights the fact that skin cleanliness was seldom assessed by healthcare professionals, which may represent an unidentified weakness in skin preparation before surgery.
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- Ludivine Boulet
- Department of Hospital Infection Control and Epidemiology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
- Dynamiques et Évènements des Soins et des Parcours, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Department of Hospital Infection Control and Epidemiology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
- Dynamiques et Évènements des Soins et des Parcours, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Department of Hospital Infection Control and Epidemiology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
- Dynamiques et Évènements des Soins et des Parcours, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Department of Hospital Infection Control and Epidemiology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Department of Hospital Infection Control and Epidemiology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Department of Hospital Infection Control and Epidemiology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
- Dynamiques et Évènements des Soins et des Parcours, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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Sun D, Ma Z, Geng Y, Kong C, Li Z. A meta-analysis of the risk factors for neurosurgical surgical site infection following craniotomy. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14542. [PMID: 38140754 PMCID: PMC10961046 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The purpose of the meta-analysis was to evaluate and compare the risk factors for neurosurgical surgical site infection (SSI) after craniotomy. Using dichotomous or contentious random or fixed effect models, the odds ratio (OR) and mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were computed based on the examination of the meta-analysis results. Eighteen analyses, covering 11 068 craniotomies between 2001 and 2023, were included in the current meta-analysis. Subjects with SSIs had a significantly younger age (MD, -2.49; 95% CI, -2.95 to -2.04, p < 0.001), longer operation duration (MD, 10.21; 95% CI, 6.49-13.94, p < 0.001) and longer length of postoperative hospital stay (MD, 1.52; 95% CI, 0.45-2.60, p = 0.006) compared to subjects with no SSI with craniotomy. However, no significant difference was found between craniotomy subjects with SSIs and with no SSI in gender (OR, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.76-1.07, p = 0.23), and combination with other infection (OR, 3.93; 95% CI, 0.28-56.01, p = 0.31). The data that were looked at showed that younger age, longer operation duration and longer length of postoperative hospital stay can be considered as risk factors of SSI in subjects with craniotomy; however, gender and combination with other infections are not. Nonetheless, consideration should be given to their values because several studies only involved a small number of patients, and there are not many studies available for some comparisons.
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- Dechao Sun
- Department of NeurosurgeryHuaihe Hospital of Henan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryHuaihe Hospital of Henan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryHuaihe Hospital of Henan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryHuaihe Hospital of Henan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryHuaihe Hospital of Henan UniversityKaifengChina
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Nwachukwu I, Visa A, Holbrook C, Tan YW. Identifying Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Stoma Closure in Infants for Targeted Implementation of Surgical Site Infection Reduction Bundle. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2024; 25:185-191. [PMID: 38394295 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2023.248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Background: To determine risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) in infants after stoma closure, to identify at-risk patients, plan timing of surgery, and implement SSI-reduction strategies. Patients and Methods: A single center retrospective comparison study of all children less than one year of age who underwent enterostomy closure (2018-2020) with SSI diagnosed through a prospective surveillance program, using criteria from Public Health England (PHE). Demographics and risk factors, types of SSI, systemic sepsis, mortality and length of stay were compared between SSI and non-SSI. Significant factors associated with SSI were analyzed in a multivariate binomial logistic regression model. Results: Eighty-nine stoma closures were performed, most commonly for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and anorectal malformation. Fourteen had SSI (16%): 12 superficial and two deep; three developed systemic sepsis, but no 30-day mortality. Surgical site infection was associated with NEC (12/14 vs. 32/75; p = 0.003), younger age (median 76 vs. 89 days; p = 0.014), lower corrected gestation (cutoff: 39 weeks gestation; 11/14 vs. 27/75; p = 0.004) and lower weight (cutoff: 2.2 kg; 7/14 vs. 16/75; p = 0.032), compared with non-SSI. After correcting for age, gestation, and weight, logistic regression showed NEC was an independent predictor for SSI (odds ratio [OR], 12; 95% confidence interval [CI],1.2-125). The at-risk cohort (n = 56; 63%) had seven-fold increased risk of SSI and four-fold longer hospital stay, which may be the target for SSI-reduction strategies. Conclusions: Necrotizing enterocolitis-related stoma closure is at increased risk for SSI. Considerations for delaying stoma closure until achieving 39 weeks gestation or 2.2 kg in weight may further reduce SSI. Targeting SSI-reduction strategies using these criteria may improve resource-rationalization.
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- Ijeoma Nwachukwu
- Paediatric Surgery, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Paediatric Surgery, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Paediatric Surgery, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Paediatric Surgery, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Aderounmu AA, Olasehinde O, Wuraola FO, Adisa AO, Lawal OO. Effect of Fascia Closure with Triclosan-Coated Polydioxanone Suture on Surgical Site Infection in Open Appendectomy Wounds: A Comparative Study. J West Afr Coll Surg 2024; 14:154-158. [PMID: 38562382 PMCID: PMC10980323 DOI: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_25_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Background Interest in surgical site infections (SSI) has been sustained over the years because its occurrence may be ruinous to the overall success of surgical operations. The use of antimicrobial suture has been associated with a reduction in SSI, but its role in open appendectomy has not been evaluated. Objective This study compared the effect of fascia closure with triclosan-coated polydioxanone (PDS) with plain PDS on SSI in appendectomy wounds. Materials and Methods Ninety-three consecutive patients who had open appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis were randomised to either have fascia closure with triclosan-coated PDS (TCS) or plain PDS. Post-operative wound infection rates were compared. Results SSI occurred in three of the 93 patients (3.2%), two of these occurred in the plain suture group, while one occurred in the TCS group (4.2% vs. 2.2%, P = 0.6). All three SSIs were superficial. Staphylococcus aureus was the predominant organism isolated in the infected wounds. Conclusion The use of triclosan-coated polydioxanone for fascia closure in open appendectomy did not significantly affect the rate or severity of SSI. Further studies, perhaps evaluating the use of TCS in a different anatomical plane or complicated appendicitis are recommended.
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- Adewale A Aderounmu
- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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Tan Z, Tomaszewski J, Chen BPH, Gunja NJ, Etter K. Use of interrupted time-series analyses in evaluating health economic outcomes following implementation of multilayer water-tight wound closure in a primary total joint arthroplasty population. J Comp Eff Res 2024; 13:e230110. [PMID: 38415342 DOI: 10.57264/cer-2023-0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Aim: Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) with multi-layer, watertight closure (MLWC) using knotless barbed suture and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate plus polymer mesh tape was compared with conventional closure (CC) using Vicryl™ sutures and staples. Patients & methods: Electronic medical records of patients undergoing TJA (1574: total knee arthroplasty; 580: total hip arthroplasty; 13: unknown) from a single surgeon at a US hospital (CC 2011 to 2013; MLWC 2015 to 2020) were reviewed. Outcomes were length of stay (LOS), discharge to skilled nursing facility (SNF), 90-day surgical site infection (SSI) and 90-day readmission. Logistic regression controlled for baseline characteristics. Adjusted interrupted time series (ITS) analyses accounted for decreasing trends in LOS and SNF discharge over time. Results: Among 2167 TJA cases (mean [standard deviation] age 66.0 [9.7] years, 53.3% female), 906 received CC and 1261 received MLWC. Bivariate analysis showed no statistically significant differences in 90-day SSI rates; however, MLWC patients had 60% lower 90-day readmission rates (1.5 vs 3.8%, p < 0.05), 44% lower LOS (1.4 vs 2.5 days, p < 0.05) and 40% lower discharge rates to a skilled care facility (8.5 vs 14.1%, p < 0.05). Multivariable analyses showed CC patients were 2.45-times more likely to be readmitted within 90 days, 1.88-times more likely to be discharged to SNF and had 1.67-times longer LOS compared with MLWC. ITS analyses showed a sharp decline in LOS (0.9 days) and discharge to SNF (5.6% incidence) after implementation of MLWC, followed by no further changes for the remainder of the study period. Conclusion: MLWC was associated with ≥40% reduction in 90-day readmission, LOS and SNF discharge compared with TJA CC. LOS and discharge rate to SNF declined sharply after the implementation of MLWC.
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- Ziyu Tan
- Health Economics & Market Access, Ethicon Inc., Raritan, NJ, USA
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- Health Economics & Market Access, Ethicon Inc., Raritan, NJ, USA
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Wang D, Wang X, Wang Q, Xu Y, Xu Y. Comparative study of wound outcomes and surgical strategies: Internal fixation versus external stabilization in rib fracture patients with traumatic chest wounds. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14548. [PMID: 38151911 PMCID: PMC10961044 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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The clinical management of traumatic chest incisions accompanied by rib fractures presents the formidable challenge. The study was carried out to compare the outcomes of auscultatory triangle internal fixation (ATIF) and external fixation (EF) in such injuries. From June 2019 to June 2022, 105 patients with multiple rib fractures participated in the cohort study in which they were divided into two groups: 53 patients underwent ATIF and 52 patients underwent EF. The incidence of surgical site infection, wound healing time, incidence of wound dehiscence, number of dressing changes, pain as measured by the visual analogue scale (VAS), duration of hospitalization, period of return to work, pulmonary complications and functionality of the upper limbs as assessed by the Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire were among the parameters evaluated. In comparison with EF, ATIF demonstrated the decreased incidence of wound dehiscence (1.9% vs. 9.6%) (p < 0.05), surgical site infection (3.8 vs. 11.5) and wound healing time (12.3 ± 2.1 vs. 18.5 ± 3.7 days) (p < 0.05). Furthermore, during their ATIF treatment, patients required fewer changes of dressing (3.5 ± 0.8 vs. 5.7 ± 1.2) and demonstrated enhanced pain management, reduced hospital stays and expedited return to work (p < 0.05). ATIF group demonstrated enhancements in both upper limb functionality and post-operative pulmonary function (p < 0.05). The utilization of ATIF as opposed to EF for the treatment of traumatic chest wounds accompanied by rib fractures yields superior outcomes in terms of wound healing, infection reduction and restoration of pulmonary and upper limb functionality.
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- Dongdong Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pudong HospitalFudan University Pudong Medical CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pudong HospitalFudan University Pudong Medical CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pudong HospitalFudan University Pudong Medical CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pudong HospitalFudan University Pudong Medical CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pudong HospitalFudan University Pudong Medical CenterShanghaiChina
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Singer RW. Real-World Evidence of the Impact of a Novel Surgical Irrigant on Surgical Site Infections in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Performed at an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2024; 25:240-246. [PMID: 38588520 PMCID: PMC11001957 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2023.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures performed in the United States and is predicted to increase 401% by 2040. Surgical site infections (SSIs) at an incidence rate of approximately 2% are costly post-operative complications in TKA. Intra-operative surgical irrigants are used to decrease contaminating microbial bioburden within the surgical site to prevent SSI. The primary objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the impact of a novel surgical irrigant called XPERIENCE® Advanced Surgical Irrigation (XP; Next Science, Jacksonville, FL) on SSI incidence in primary TKA performed at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Patients and Methods: Primary TKAs were performed at a free-standing ASC. The novel surgical irrigant was used intra-operatively to rinse away debris and micro-organisms from the surgical site. Retrospective data collation included SSI rates, complication rates, and re-admissions due to SSI within 90 days of index surgery. Results: Among the 524 primary TKA surgeries, one peri-prosthetic joint infection (PJI) was diagnosed within 90 days of index surgery and one superficial incisional SSI was diagnosed within 30 days of index surgery. The PJI was attributed to an exogenously acquired upper respiratory tract infection rather than due to the failure of intra-operative regimes. The 0.19% PJI incidence rate indicated significant efficacy of XP in decreasing PJI. An overall complication rate of 7.82% was noted with none of the complications associated with usage of the novel surgical irrigant. Conclusions: XPERIENCE is a promising intra-operative antimicrobial irrigant that can be easily incorporated into a broader infection prevention strategy.
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- Ronald W. Singer
- Edgewater Surgery Center, Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
- OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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Lu K, Tu Y, Su S, Ding J, Hou X, Dong C, Jin H, Gao W. Machine learning application for prediction of surgical site infection after posterior cervical surgery. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14607. [PMID: 38155433 PMCID: PMC10961862 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common complications of posterior cervical surgery. It is difficult to diagnose in the early stage and may lead to severe consequences such as wound dehiscence and central nervous system infection. This retrospective study included patients who underwent posterior cervical surgery at The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Childrens Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from September 2018 to June 2022. We employed several machine learning methods, such as the gradient boosting (GB), random forests (RF), artificial neural network (ANN) and other popular machine learning models. To minimize the variability introduced by random splitting, the results underwent 10-fold cross-validation repeated 10 times. Five measurements were averaged across 10 repetitions with 10-fold cross-validation, the RF model achieved the highest AUROC (0.9916), specificity (0.9890) and precision (0.9759). The GB model achieved the highest sensitivity (0.9535) and the KNN achieved the highest sensitivity (0.9958). The application of machine learning techniques facilitated the development of a precise model for predicting SSI after posterior cervical surgery. This dynamic model can be served as a valuable tool for clinicians and patients to assess SSI risk and prevent it in clinical practice.
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- Keyu Lu
- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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Yin C, Sun L. Risk factors contributing to postoperative surgical site infections in patients undergoing ankle fracture fixation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14639. [PMID: 38153200 PMCID: PMC10961858 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Surgical site infections (SSIs) following ankle fracture fixation pose significant challenges in patient recovery and healthcare management. Identifying risk factors contributing to SSIs can aid in developing targeted prevention and treatment strategies. This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines and the PICO framework. A comprehensive literature search across major databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library, was completed on September 26, 2023. The inclusion criteria encompassed peer-reviewed studies of various designs that investigated risk factors for SSIs post-ankle fracture fixation. Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Statistical analyses assessed heterogeneity and calculated combined effect sizes using fixed- or random-effects models, depending on the heterogeneity observed. The initial search yielded 1250 articles, with seven meeting the inclusion criteria after rigorous screening and full-text review. The included studies, conducted between 2006 and 2019, predominantly utilized case-control designs. The meta-analysis identified diabetes, open fractures, smoking, age, alcohol consumption, ASA score ≥3, high BMI, contaminated incisions, fracture dislocation and heart disease as significant risk factors for postoperative SSIs. Publication bias assessment showed no significant bias across studies. The identification of key risk factors such as diabetes, open fractures, smoking, advanced age, alcohol consumption, high ASA score, elevated BMI, contaminated incisions, fracture dislocation and heart disease is essential in managing SSIs post-ankle fracture fixation. Targeted interventions addressing these risk factors are crucial to reduce the incidence of SSIs and improve overall patient outcomes.
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- Changxin Yin
- Department of Micro OrthopedicsShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Department of Micro OrthopedicsShandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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Xiao B, Chen T, Zhao Q, Zhao M, Yang G, Zhong X, Xu Y. Risk factors for surgical site infection after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14605. [PMID: 38149500 PMCID: PMC10961887 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the risk factors associated with surgical site infection (SSI) after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). A retrospective analysis was performed on a cohort of 335 patients who underwent PELD between January 2016 and January 2023. Data were derived from the Hospital Information System (HIS), and a comprehensive statistical assessment was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25.0. Both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses assessed a range of risk determinants, such as age, body mass index (BMI), comorbidities, laboratory test parameters and surgery-related variables. The incidence of SSI after PELD was 2.7% (9/335). Univariate analysis highlighted BMI, diabetes mellitus, long-term corticosteroid consumption, surgical time and cerebrospinal fluid leakage as significant predictors of SSI. Multivariate logistic regression identified BMI, diabetes mellitus, long-term corticosteroid consumption, surgical time and cerebrospinal fluid leakage as significant risk factors for SSI after PELD. High BMI, diabetes mellitus, long-term corticosteroid consumption, long surgical time and postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage are predisposing factors for SSI in patients undergoing PELD. Precise interventions focused on such risk components, including careful preoperative assessment and strategic postoperative care, are essential to reduce the incidence of SSI and improve surgical efficacy.
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- Bo Xiao
- Department of OrthopaedicsPidu District People's Hospital of ChengduChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsPidu District People's Hospital of ChengduChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsPidu District People's Hospital of ChengduChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsPidu District People's Hospital of ChengduChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsPidu District People's Hospital of ChengduChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsPidu District People's Hospital of ChengduChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopaedicsPidu District People's Hospital of ChengduChengduPeople's Republic of China
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Kamei J, Endo K, Yamazaki M, Sugihara T, Takaoka EI, Ando S, Kume H, Fujimura T. Lower bleeding volume contributes to decreasing surgical site infection in radical cystectomy: A propensity score-matched comparison of open versus robot-assisted radical cystectomy. Int J Urol 2024; 31:430-437. [PMID: 38173290 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI) between robot-assisted and open radical cystectomies and investigate the risk factors for SSI after radical cystectomies. METHODS Consecutive patients who underwent radical cystectomy between July 2008 and December 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. The prevalence and characteristics of SSI after open and robot-assisted radical cystectomies were compared, and the risk factors for SSI were investigated using propensity score matching. RESULTS This study enrolled 231 patients (open: 145, robot-assisted: 86). In the robot-assisted group, urinary diversion was performed using an intracorporeal approach. SSI occurred in 34 (open: 28, robot-assisted: 6) patients, and the incidence was significantly lower in the robot-assisted group (19.3% vs. 7.0%, p = 0.007). After propensity score matching cohort (open: 34, robot-assisted: 34), increased bleeding volume, blood transfusion, and delayed postoperative oral feeding were significantly associated with SSI. Only increased bleeding volume remained a significant risk factor in the multivariate regression analysis (odds ratio, 1.13 [per 100 mL increase]; 95% confidence interval: 1.02-1.25; p = 0.001). The cutoff bleeding volume for predicting SSI was 1630 mL with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, sensitivity, and specificity of 0.773, 0.73, and 0.75, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of SSI after robot-assisted radical cystectomy was significantly lower than that after the open procedure. However, decreased bleeding volume, which was significantly associated with robot-assisted procedures, was an independent and more significant factor for reducing SSI after radical cystectomy than the differences of the surgical procedure even after propensity score matching.
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- Jun Kamei
- Department of Urology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
- Department of Urology, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Urology, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Han X, Chu F, Jia D, Gao M, Zhang R, Zhang X, Wang H. Wound complication risk factors following open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14581. [PMID: 38112250 PMCID: PMC10961896 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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This study was designed to identify risk factors for wound complications including surgical site infection (SSI) and wound healing issues following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of ankle fractures. A retrospective analysis of individuals with ankle fractures treated with ORIF was undertaken. Study subjects were divided into a wound complications (WC) group and a no wound complication (NWC) group. The WC group was further divided into an SSI group and wound healing issues group. Twenty-one potential risk factors associated with wound complications after ORIF were tracked. Uni- and multivariate binary logistical regression analyses were used to identify risk factors associated with wound complications, ISS and wound healing issues. In total, 613 individuals, who had undergone surgery for ankle fractures formed the study cohort. The incidence of postoperative wound complications was 10.3% (63 cases), including 5.2% of SSI (32 cases) and 5.1% of wound healing issues (31 cases). The independent risk factors for wound complications were age 65 years or older, preoperative serum albumin level below 35 g/L, peripheral neuropathy, open fracture, fewer than seven cases per year in surgical volume, and attending surgeon level. The independent risk factors for SSI were age 65 years or older, preoperative serum albumin level below 35 g/L, open fracture and fewer than seven cases per year in surgical volume. The independent risk factors for wound healing issues were preoperative serum albumin level below 35 g/L, peripheral neuropathy, open fracture and attending surgeon level. Herein we found both factors inherent to the injury and individual and those pertaining to the surgical team affected the frequency of wound complications after ORIF of ankle fractures. Specifically, advanced age and low surgical volume were associated with a greater risk of SSI. Peripheral neuropathy and the low expertise level on the part of the surgeon were associated with a greater risk of wound healing issues. Hypoproteinaemia and open fracture were both associated with a greater risk of both SSI and wound healing issues.
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- Xiuguo Han
- Department of Emergency SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Jining Medical UniversityJiningChina
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- Department of Orthopedic TraumaAffiliated Hospital of Jining Medical UniversityJiningChina
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- Department of Emergency SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Jining Medical UniversityJiningChina
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- Department of Orthopedic TraumaAffiliated Hospital of Jining Medical UniversityJiningChina
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- Department of Orthopedic TraumaAffiliated Hospital of Jining Medical UniversityJiningChina
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- Department of Emergency SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Jining Medical UniversityJiningChina
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- Department of Emergency SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Jining Medical UniversityJiningChina
- Department of Orthopedic TraumaAffiliated Hospital of Jining Medical UniversityJiningChina
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Yoon SH, Yang IJ, Kim JY, Lee KH. Efficacy of a 1 day Rifaximin and Metronidazole Regimen and Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Preventing Surgical Site Infection in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study. Am Surg 2024; 90:550-559. [PMID: 37707885 DOI: 10.1177/00031348231200667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND A combination of oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation is recommended for patients scheduled to undergo elective colorectal surgery on the basis of recent large trials that have reported the superiority of this approach in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). However, there are no standard recommendations for this approach. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated the efficacy of rifaximin and metronidazole and mechanical bowel preparation for preventing SSIs in cases of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer. METHODS This single-arm prospective observational study included 256 individuals. The primary end point was the rate of SSI. Rifaximin 400 mg and metronidazole 500 mg were administered twice daily (10 am and 10 pm), and mechanical bowel preparation was administered the day before the operation. RESULTS After excluding 15 patients, 241 were enrolled. No adverse event occurred following the administration of oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation; there was 100% compliance. The total SSI rate was 2.9%; the rates of incisional and organ/space SSIs were 1.2% and 1.7%, respectively. All patients were treated conservatively. Univariate analyses revealed preoperative anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and transfusion and postoperative transfusion were significantly associated with SSIs. DISCUSSION A 1 day rifaximin and metronidazole regimen with mechanical bowel preparation for elective minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer was associated with a favorable SSI rate of 2.9%, safety, and high compliance. This approach is appropriate for inclusion in the current guidelines for perioperative management of patients scheduled to undergo minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer.
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- Seung-Hwan Yoon
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Noye N, Steadman W, Whittaker B, Cacioli P, Wall C. Does exposure to polymethyl methacrylate bone cement increase the risk of surgical glove failure? ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:724-732. [PMID: 38572937 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical glove perforation has been linked to a double-fold increased risk of surgical site infection. Infection in the context of arthroplasty can have devastating consequences. In orthopaedics, use of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is commonplace, and the impact on glove strength and perforation risk is not fully understood. This study aimed to examine the resistance to perforation and thickness of gloves following PMMA exposure, in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for glove integrity. METHODS Pairs of gloves were separated and randomly sorted into exposure and control groups. Twenty pairs of latex and 40 pairs of polyisoprene gloves were used. Exposure group glove cuffs were in contact with cement from a single surface of the glove for 13 min as cement cured. Force to perforation and glove thickness were tested in accordance with ISO guidelines. RESULTS Latex gloves were found to have a significantly increased force to perforation following PMMA exposure (10.26 Newtons (N) vs. 9.81 N, P = 0.048). Both polyisoprene under- and over-gloves were shown to have no significant change in strength to perforation post exposure (9.69 N vs. 9.83 N, P = 0.561, and 10.26 N vs. 10.65 N, P = 0.168, respectively). All groups were over the ISO standard minimum strength of 5 N. CONCLUSIONS Exposure of latex and polyisoprene surgical gloves to PMMA bone cement does not appear to increase glove perforation risk and rather may improve natural rubber latex glove strength. This study supports the use of latex and polyisoprene surgical gloves in procedures that involve the handling of PMMA bone cement.
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- Nicholas Noye
- Department of Orthopaedics, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Rural Clinical School, University of Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Rural Clinical School, University of Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Rural Clinical School, University of Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Rural Clinical School, University of Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Rural Clinical School, University of Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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Nishida K, Harada R, Nasu Y, Naniwa S, Nakahara R, Hotta Y, Shimizu N, Lin D, Ozaki T. Influence of Janus kinase inhibitors on early postoperative complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing orthopaedic surgeries. Mod Rheumatol 2024; 34:466-473. [PMID: 37279573 DOI: 10.1093/mr/road047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We retrospectively reviewed the records of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who underwent orthopaedic surgery to examine the influence of the perioperative use of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors on early postoperative complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirty-two patients with RA under disease control with JAK inhibitors who underwent 49 orthopaedic procedures were included in the study. Patient records after surgery were investigated for surgical site infection (SSI), delayed wound healing (DWH), a flare-up of the disease, preoperative and postoperative absolute lymphocyte counts (ALCs), venous thromboembolism, and other postoperative complications. RESULTS JAK inhibitors were continued during the perioperative period in 31 procedures. In the remaining 18 procedures, JAK inhibitors were discontinued perioperatively with a mean discontinuation period of 2.4 days. No instances of SSI were identified in any patient during at least 90 days' follow-up, while DWH was seen in one patient. Disease flare-up was noted in two patients after 3 and 9 days of discontinuation of JAK inhibitors, respectively. The ALCs significantly decreased on postoperative Day 1 (P < .0001), and there was a significant correlation between pre- and post-one-day ALCs (r = 0.75, P < .0001). CONCLUSION JAK inhibitors seem to be safe during the perioperative period of orthopaedic surgery.
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- Keiichiro Nishida
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kurashiki Sweet Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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Dutra KJ, Lazenby GB, Goje O, Soper DE. Cefazolin as the mainstay for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with a penicillin allergy in obstetrics and gynecology. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024:S0002-9378(24)00448-4. [PMID: 38527607 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Cefazolin is the most common antibiotic used for prophylaxis in obstetrics and gynecology. Among those with a penicillin allergy, alternative antibiotics are often chosen for prophylaxis, given fears of cross-reactivity between penicillin and cefazolin. Alternative antibiotics in this setting are associated with adverse sequelae, including surgical site infection, induction of bacterial resistance, higher costs to the healthcare system, and possible Clostridium difficile infection. Given the difference in R1 side chains between penicillin and cefazolin, cefazolin use is safe and should be recommended for patients with a penicillin allergy, including those who experience Immunoglobulin E-mediated reactions such as anaphylaxis. Cefazolin should only be avoided in those who experience a history of a severe, life-threatening delayed hypersensitivity reaction manifested as severe cutaneous adverse reactions (Steven-Johnson Syndrome), hepatitis, nephritis, serum sickness, and hemolytic anemia in response to penicillin administration. In addition, >90% of those with a documented penicillin allergy do not have true allergies on skin testing. Increased referral for penicillin allergy testing should be incorporated into routine obstetric care and preoperative assessment to reduce suboptimal antibiotic prophylaxis use. More education is needed among providers surrounding penicillin allergy assessment and cross-reactivity among penicillins and cephalosporins to optimize antibiotic prophylaxis in obstetrics and gynecology.
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- Karley J Dutra
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Subspecialties, Obstetrics and Gynecology Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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Walker S, Hebb A. An Initiative to Prevent Surgical Site Infections After Cesarean Birth With a Quality Improvement Care Bundle. Nurs Womens Health 2024:S1751-4851(24)00043-6. [PMID: 38518810 DOI: 10.1016/j.nwh.2023.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) after cesarean birth through a bundled care approach. DESIGN Quality improvement project. SETTING/LOCAL PROBLEM In a community hospital obstetric unit, an increase in SSIs after cesarean birth was observed. PARTICIPANTS Nursing leaders, obstetricians, certified nurse-midwives, physician assistants, nurses, scrub technicians, a nursing professional development specialist, and an infection prevention practitioner. INTERVENTIONS/MEASURES An interdisciplinary team was formed in early 2022, and an evidence-based care bundle including practice changes, education for the team, and enhanced education for patients undergoing cesarean birth was developed and implemented after a review of the literature was completed. All cesarean births were tracked pre- and postintervention to determine the rate of SSIs per 1,000 cesarean births. RESULTS A decrease in the rate of SSIs after cesarean birth was observed from preintervention (18.2 per 1,000 cesarean births) to postintervention (11.8 per 1,000 cesarean births). CONCLUSION An evidence-based quality improvement care bundle using a multidisciplinary team approach was associated with reduced SSIs in an obstetric unit.
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Lathan R, Hitchman L, Walshaw J, Ravindhran B, Carradice D, Smith G, Chetter I, Yiasemidou M. Telemedicine for sustainable postoperative follow-up: a prospective pilot study evaluating the hybrid life-cycle assessment approach to carbon footprint analysis. Front Surg 2024; 11:1300625. [PMID: 38562585 PMCID: PMC10982357 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1300625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Surgical site infections (SSI) are the most common healthcare-associated infections; however, access to healthcare services, lack of patient awareness of signs, and inadequate wound surveillance can limit timely diagnosis. Telemedicine as a method for remote postoperative follow-up has been shown to improve healthcare efficiency without compromising clinical outcomes. Furthermore, telemedicine would reduce the carbon footprint of the National Health Service (NHS) through minimising patient travel, a significant contributor of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions. Adopting innovative approaches, such as telemedicine, could aid in the NHS Net-Zero target by 2045. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility and sustainability of telemedicine postoperative follow-up for remote diagnosis of SSI. Methods Patients who underwent a lower limb vascular procedure were reviewed remotely at 30 days following the surgery, with a combined outcome measure (photographs and Bluebelle Wound Healing Questionnaire). A hybrid life-cycle assessment approach to carbon footprint analysis was used. The kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kgCO2e) associated with remote methods were mapped prospectively. A simple outpatient clinic review, i.e., no further investigations or management required, was modelled for comparison. The Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) conversion factors plus healthcare specific sources were used to ascertain kgCO2e. Patient postcodes were applied to conversion factors based upon mode of travel to calculate kgCO2e for patient travel. Total and median (interquartile range) carbon emissions saved were presented for both patients with and without SSI. Results Altogether 31 patients (M:F 2.4, ±11.7 years) were included. The median return distance for patient travel was 42.5 (7.2-58.7) km. Median reduction in emissions using remote follow-up was 41.2 (24.5-80.3) kgCO2e per patient (P < 0.001). The carbon offsetting value of remote follow-up is planting one tree for every 6.9 patients. Total carbon footprint of face-to-face follow-up was 2,895.3 kgCO2e, compared with 1,301.3 kgCO2e when using a remote-first approach (P < 0.001). Carbon emissions due to participants without SSI were 700.2 kgCO2e by the clinical method and 28.8 kgCO2e from the remote follow-up. Discussion This model shows that the hybrid life-cycle assessment approach is achievable and reproducible. Implementation of an asynchronous digital follow-up model is effective in substantially reducing the carbon footprint of a tertiary vascular surgical centre. Further work is needed to corroborate these findings on a larger scale, quantify the impact of telemedicine on patient's quality of life, and incorporate kgCO2e into the cost analysis of potential SSI monitoring strategies.
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- Ross Lathan
- Academic Vascular Surgical Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom
- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull, United Kingdom
- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Academic Vascular Surgical Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom
- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Academic Vascular Surgical Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom
- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Academic Vascular Surgical Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom
- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Academic Vascular Surgical Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom
- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Academic Vascular Surgical Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom
- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Academic Vascular Surgical Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom
- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Clinical Sciences, Hull York Medical School, Hull, United Kingdom
- The Royal London, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Song C, Zhang W, Luo C, Zhao X. Prognostic factors for surgical site infection in patients with spinal metastases and following surgical treatment. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37503. [PMID: 38489716 PMCID: PMC10939512 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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There were few articles reviewed prognostic factors of surgical site infection (SSI) in patients with spinal metastases following surgery. The purpose of the present study was to systematically: (1) investigate the incidence rates of SSI following spinal metastases surgery; (2) identify the factors which were independently associated with postoperative wound infection. One hundred sixty-seven consecutive adult patients with spinal metastases and underwent surgical treatment were retrospectively enrolled from January 2011 to February 2022. Demographic data, disease and operation-related indicators were extracted and analyzed. Univariate and multivariate logistic analysis model were performed respectively to determine independent risk factors of SSI. 17 cases infection were collected in this study. The overall incidence of SSI after surgery of spinal metastases patients was 10.2%. Univariate regression analysis showed that age (P = .028), preoperative ALB level (P = .024), operation time (P = .041), intraoperative blood loss (P = .030), Karnofsky Performance Status score (P = .000), body mass index (P = .013), American Society of Anesthesiologists > 2 (P = .010), Tobacco consumption (P = .035), and number of spinal levels involved in surgical procedure (P = .007) were associated with wound infection. Finally, the multivariate logistic model demonstrated that body mass index (P = .043; OR = 1.038), preoperative ALB level (P = .018; OR = 1.124), and number of spinal levels (P = .003; OR = 1.753) were associated with SSI occurrence. Surgery on multiple vertebral levels for spinal metastases significantly increases the risk of SSI and weight management, nutritional support and palliative surgery have the positive significance in reducing wound complications. Orthopedist should focus on identifying such high-risk patients and decrease the incidence of wound infection by formulating comprehensive and multi-disciplinary care strategy.
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- Chen Song
- Department of Geriatric Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Tangshan, Tangshan, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Second Hospital of Tangshan, Tangshan, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatric Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Tangshan, Tangshan, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatric Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Tangshan, Tangshan, Hebei, P.R. China
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Frei DR, Moore MR, Bailey M, Beasley R, Campbell D, Leslie K, Myles PS, Short TG, Young PJ. Associations between the intraoperative fraction of inspired intraoperative oxygen administration and days alive and out of hospital after surgery. BJA Open 2024; 9:100253. [PMID: 38304283 PMCID: PMC10832366 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjao.2023.100253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Background There is limited knowledge about the effect of liberal intraoperative oxygen on non-infectious complications and overall recovery from surgery. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, we investigated associations between mean intraoperative fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2), and outcome in adults undergoing elective surgery lasting more than 2 h at a large metropolitan New Zealand hospital from 2012 to 2020. Patients were divided into low, medium, and high oxygen groups (FiO2 ≤ 0.4, 0.41-0.59, ≥0.6). The primary outcome was days alive and out of hospital at 90 days (DAOH90). The secondary outcomes were post-operative complications and admission to the ICU. Results We identified 15,449 patients who met the inclusion criteria. There was no association between FiO2 and DAOH90 when high FiO2 was analysed according to three groups. Using high FiO2 as the reference group there was an adjusted mean (95% confidence interval [CI]) difference of 0.09 (-0.06 to 0.25) days (P = 0.25) and 0.28 (-0.05 to 0.62) days (P = 0.2) in the intermediate and low oxygen groups, respectively. Low FiO2 was associated with increased surgical site infection: the adjusted odds ratio (OR) for low compared with high FiO2 was 1.53 (95% CI 1.12-2.10). Increasing FiO2 was associated with respiratory complications: the adjusted OR associated with each 10% point increase in FiO2 was 1.17 (95% CI 1.08-1.26) and the incidence of being admitted to an ICU had an adjusted OR of 1.1 (95% CI 1.03-1.18). Conclusions We found potential benefits, and risks, associated with liberal intraoperative oxygen administration indicating that randomised controlled trials are warranted.
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- Daniel R. Frei
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
- Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
- Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Critical Care, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Alfred Hospital Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
- Department of Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Critical Care, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Intensive Care, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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Zardi EM, Palumbo A, Giovannetti De Sanctis E, Franceschi F. Shoulder Prosthetic Infection and Humerus Osteomyelitis From Cutibacterium Following Eden-Hybinette Procedure. Cureus 2024; 16:e56289. [PMID: 38623098 PMCID: PMC11016993 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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We describe the case of a patient who recently underwent a guided arthroscopic Eden-Hybinette procedure for the revision of a previous failed procedure of Latarjet and resurgence of shoulder instability. The subsequent development of painful infectious arthritis of the left shoulder complicated by osteomyelitis of the humerus, caused by Cutibacterium acnes, and accompanied by high fever was resolved only after the removal of synthetic screws and bone grafting and thanks to prolonged intravenous antibiotic treatment. The antibiotic regime was continued, both intramuscularly and orally, after discharge, allowing the full healing of the severe osteoarticular infection of the shoulder.
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- Enrico M Zardi
- Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, ITA
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli, Rome, ITA
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli, Rome, ITA
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences (UniCamillus), Rome, ITA
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Shul C, Hameed D, Oster B, Dubin JA, Bains SS, Mont MA, Johnson AJ. The Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss Timing on Surgical Outcomes in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00195-5. [PMID: 38432529 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.02.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Elevated body mass index (BMI) increases surgical complications post-total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the effects of rapid weight loss pre-THA remain unclear. This study evaluated patients who had initial BMIs between 40 and 50, and then achieved a BMI under 35 at various intervals before their THA. Comparisons were made with consistent obese and nonobese groups to understand potential complications. METHODS Using a national database, we categorized THA patients based on initial BMI and weight loss timing before the surgery. These were contrasted with those maintaining a steady BMI of 20 to 30 or 40 to 50. We monitored outcomes like periprosthetic joint infections (PJI), surgical site infections (SSI), and noninfectious revisions for 2 years postsurgery, incorporating demographic considerations. Statistical analyses utilized Chi-square tests for categorical outcomes and Student's t-tests for continuous variables. RESULTS Among patients who had a BMI of 45 to 50, weight loss 3 to 9 months presurgery increased PJI risks at 90 days (Odds Ratios [OR]: 2.15 to 5.22, P < .001). However, weight loss a year before the surgery lowered the PJI risk (OR: 0.14 to 0.27, P < .005). Constantly obese patients faced heightened PJI risks 1 to 2 years postsurgery (OR: 1.64 to 1.95, P < .015). Regarding SSI, risks increased with weight loss 3 to 9 months before surgery, but decreased when weight loss occurred a year earlier. In the BMI 40 to 45 group, weight loss 3 to 6 months presurgery showed higher PJI and SSI at 90 days (P < .001), with obese participants consistently at greater risk. CONCLUSIONS While high BMI poses THA risks, weight loss timing plays a crucial role in postoperative complications. Weight loss closer to the surgery (0 to 9 months) can heighten risks, but shedding weight a year in advance seems beneficial. Conversely, initiating weight loss approximately a year before surgery offers potential protective effects against postoperative issues. This highlights the importance of strategic weight management guidance for patients considering THA, ensuring optimal surgical results and reducing potential adverse outcomes.
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- Craig Shul
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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El Yaagoubi Y, Lioret E, Thomas C, Loret JE, Simonneau A, Michaud-Robert AV, Philippe L, Ogielska M, Prunier-Aesch C. Value of 18 F-FDG PET/CT to Identify Occult Infection in Presumed Aseptic Pseudarthrosis after Spinal Fusion: Correlation with Intraoperative Cultures. World J Nucl Med 2024; 23:17-24. [PMID: 38595836 PMCID: PMC11001461 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1778711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Objective Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose ( 18 F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has gained attention as an emerging tool in case of suspicion of infection on spine, whether native or instrumented. However, the diagnostic performance of 18 F-FDG PET/CT in clinically occult low-grade surgical site infection (SSI) after spinal fusion, an important risk factor for pseudarthrosis, remains unknown. Methods We retrospectively identified all the presumed aseptic patients with pseudarthrosis confirmed by revision surgery who underwent preoperative 18 F-FDG PET/CT scans performed between April 2019 and November 2022. These patients were presumed aseptic because they did not have clinical signs or laboratory tests suggestive of SSI, preoperatively. The PET/CT images were analyzed in consensus by two nuclear medicine physicians blinded to the clinical, biological, and imaging information. Visual assessment of increased uptake around cage/intervertebral disk space (and/or hardware) higher than background recorded from the first normal adjacent vertebra was interpreted as positive. Image data were also quantitatively analyzed by the maximum standardized uptake value as an index of 18 F-FDG uptake, and the ratio between the uptake around cage/intervertebral disk space (and/or hardware) and background recorded from the first normal adjacent vertebra was calculated. The final diagnosis of infection was based on intraoperative cultures obtained during pseudarthrosis revision surgery. Results Thirty-six presumed aseptic patients with surgically confirmed pseudarthrosis after spinal fusion underwent preoperative 18 F-FDG PET/CT scans. Cultures of samples from revisions found that 20 patients (56%) were infected. The most frequent isolated bacterium was Cutibacterium acnes ( C. acnes ) in 15 patients (75%), followed by coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) in 7 patients (33%). Two patients had co-infections involving both C. acnes and CNS. Of the 36 PET/CT studied in this study, 12 scans were true-negative, 10 true-positive, 10 false-negative, and 4 false-positive. This resulted in sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy of 50%, 75%, 71%, 55%, and 61%, respectively. Conclusion In presumed aseptic pseudarthrosis after spinal fusion, 18 F-FDG PET/CT offers good specificity (75%) but low sensitivity (50%) to identify occult SSI. The high prevalence (56%) of SSI, mostly caused by C. acnes (75%), found in our presumed aseptic cohort of patients supports the utility of systematic intraoperative cultures in revision cases for pseudarthrosis.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Vinci Clinic, Tours, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Vinci Clinic, Tours, France
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Manik M, Anandhi A, Sureshkumar S, Keerthi AR, Sudharshan M, Kate V. Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Reducing Surgical Site Infections in Closed Abdominal Incision: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2024; 13:123-130. [PMID: 37646410 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2023.0052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy (PNPWT) in reducing the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) and other wound complications in closed abdominal incisions. Approach: This was a prospective, single-center, open-label parallel arm superiority randomized controlled trial conducted over 2 years. Participants were randomly assigned to PNPWT and standard surgical dressing (SSD) group. The occurrence of postoperative SSI within 30 days, other wound-related complications, length of hospital (LOH) stay, and readmission within 1 month among both the study group were studied. Results: A total of 140 participants were included, with 70 each randomized to the PNPWT and SSD groups. In this study, 28.5% and 5.8% developed SSI in the SSD and PNPWT groups, respectively (relative risk = 0.26; 95% confidence interval = 0.08-0.80; p = 0.001). Similarly, the incidence of seroma (7.2% vs. 18.5%, p = 0.016), wound dehiscence (0% vs. 4.2%, p = 0.244), superficial and deep SSI (5.7% vs. 24.3%, p = 0.001) and (0% vs. 4.2%, p = 0.244), and LOH stay (days) (9 vs. 10.5, p = 0.07) were less in PNPWT compared to SSD group. Innovation: Despite the advances in surgical care, SSI rates continue to be high. The present findings might facilitate the use of PNPWT as a novel preventive strategy to reduce SSI in closed abdominal incision. Conclusion: The PNPWT in closed incisions following elective laparotomy can reduce the incidence of SSI when compared to SSD. The use of PNPWT was associated with a lower incidence of superficial SSI and seroma but without significant reduction in hospital stay. Clinical Trial Registry India: CTRI/2020/11/028795.
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- Maharjan Manik
- Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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Crook JL, Pientka W, Zhang AY, Golden A, Koehler D, Sammer D. Risk factors for surgical site infection after surgical treatment of closed distal radial fractures. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024; 49:310-315. [PMID: 37666217 DOI: 10.1177/17531934231194672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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We assessed operatively treated closed distal radial fractures to identify independent risk factors for surgical site infection after treatment. A retrospective review was carried out of 531 operatively treated closed distal radial fractures over a 5-year period. Multiple logistic regression was performed with infection as the dependent variable, using a stepwise regression procedure to select variables to construct the final model. In total, 19 (3.6%) fractures were complicated by postoperative surgical site infection. Uncontrolled diabetes with HbA1c >7, the presence of external fixation or external Kirschner wires, and tobacco use were significant independent predictors of infection. Age and time in the operating room were also statistically significant predictors but deemed to be not clinically meaningful.Level of evidence: IV.
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- Jennifer L Crook
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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Iida H, Maehira H, Kaida S, Takebayashi K, Miyake T, Tani M. Randomized controlled trial of olanexidine gluconate and povidone iodine for surgical site infection after gastrointestinal surgery. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2024; 8:332-341. [PMID: 38455490 PMCID: PMC10914690 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Aim Antiseptics used at surgical sites are vital to preventing surgical site infections (SSI). In this study, a comparative investigation of the novel antiseptics olanexidine gluconate (OG) and povidone-iodine (PI) was conducted to determine whether OG is more effective than PI against SSI after gastrointestinal surgery. Methods This prospective, randomized, single-blind, interventional, single-center study was conducted between August 2018 and February 2021. Patients scheduled for large-scale gastrointestinal surgeries were randomized into two groups and administered OG (OG group) or PI (PI group) as preoperative antiseptics. The primary endpoint was the SSI occurrence rate within 30 days after surgery. Results In total, 525 patients were enrolled in this study, of whom 256 and 254 were in the OG and PI groups, respectively. The total SSI occurrence rate in the OG group (10.8%; n = 26) and the PI group (13.0%; n = 33) was not significantly different (p = 0.335). The occurrence rate of superficial incisional SSI and organ/space SSI did not significantly differ between the groups; however, that of deep incisional SSI showed a significant difference, with 0.4% (n = 1) in the OG group and 4.3% (n = 11) in the PI group (p = 0.003). Conclusion OG, as a preoperative skin antiseptic, did not reduce the occurrence rate of total SSI. However, deep incisional SSI may be reduced using OG.
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- Hiroya Iida
- Department of SurgeryShiga University of Medical ScienceOtsuJapan
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- Department of SurgeryShiga University of Medical ScienceOtsuJapan
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- Department of SurgeryShiga University of Medical ScienceOtsuJapan
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- Department of SurgeryShiga University of Medical ScienceOtsuJapan
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Patel V, Mueller B, Mehbod AA, Pinto MR, Schwender JD, Garvey TA, Dawson JM, Perra JH. Removal of Spinal Instrumentation Is Not Required to Successfully Treat Postoperative Wound Infections in Most Cases. Cureus 2024; 16:e56380. [PMID: 38633938 PMCID: PMC11022007 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Controversy exists regarding whether spinal implants need to be removed to treat postoperative deep wound infections (DWIs). This retrospective study aimed to determine whether the removal or retention of implants impacts the successful treatment of a DWI after spine surgery. METHODS Postoperative spine surgery patients presenting with signs of infection who underwent irrigation and debridement (I&D) at Twin Cities Spine Surgeons at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minnesota, USA, were studied. First, the persistence of infection when implants were retained or removed was assessed. Second, we analyzed the persistence of infection with respect to the number of I&D, the use of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) treatment, pseudoarthrosis status, and functional outcomes. RESULTS One hundred thirty-five patients were included. Treatment of infection with retention of implants occurred in 64% (87/135); of these, 7% (6/87) had a persistent infection. Of patients with implant removal (36%, 48/135), 6% (3/48) had a persistent infection. Thus, we observed no difference between treatment with implants present compared to implants removed (p = 1.0). Fifty of the 135 patients (37%) received I&D and primary wound closure, and 85 (63%) patients received I&D and VAC treatment. There was no statistical difference between primary wound closure and VAC treatment (p = 0.15) with respect to persistence. Repeat I&D with VAC (three or more times) had a significantly lower rate of recurrence than those with two I&Ds. Pseudoarthrosis and persistent infection were unrelated. At minimum one-year follow-up, achieving a minimum clinically important difference in functional outcome was independent of persistent infection status. CONCLUSION Persistent infection was unrelated to the retention of implants. When VAC treatment was deemed necessary, more than two I&Ds resulted in a significantly better cure for infection. Those with a persistent infection were no more likely to exhibit pseudoarthrosis than those with no persistent infection. All patients showed improvement in functional outcomes at minimum one-year follow-up.
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- Viral Patel
- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Research, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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Ali NS, Fitzpatrick Iv TH, Islam AS, Nord RS. Mitigating Infection Risk in Upper Airway Stimulation. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2024; 133:277-283. [PMID: 37927122 DOI: 10.1177/00034894231209540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to define the incidence of infection with upper airway stimulation (UAS) devices requiring explantation in a single academic center and identify factors that may influence the risk of infection. METHODS A database of patients who underwent UAS at a single tertiary referral academic center from 2017 to 2021 was retrospectively reviewed to identify patients who developed surgical site infections, with and without subsequent explantation. Additional data for cases complicated by infection was extracted from the electronic medical record (EMR) and included: demographic information, medical history, complications and management, and overall outcomes. In March 2021, 2 modifications to infection control protocols were implemented: double skin preparation with Betadine and chlorhexidine, and MRSA decolonization. Statistical analysis was performed to compare infectious risk before and after these protocol changes. RESULTS In the study period, 215 patients underwent UAS in the specified time period and 3 cases (1.4%) of postoperative infections were identified, all of which required explantation. The infection rate did not significantly change after modifications to the surgical prep protocol (P = .52). CONCLUSIONS While no significant difference in infection risk was noted after modifying infection control protocols, additional longer-term study is warranted to elucidate effective infection reduction strategies.
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- Naushin S Ali
- School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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Schwarz EM, Archer NK, Atkins GJ, Bentley KLDM, Botros M, Cassat JE, Chisari E, Coraça-Huber DC, Daiss JL, Gill SR, Goodman SB, Harro J, Hernandez CJ, Ivashkiv LB, Kates SL, Marques CNH, Masters EA, Muthukrishnan G, Owen JR, Raafat D, Saito M, Veis DJ, Xie C. The 2023 Orthopaedic Research Society's International Consensus Meeting on musculoskeletal infection: Summary from the host immunity section. J Orthop Res 2024; 42:518-530. [PMID: 38102985 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Musculoskeletal infections (MSKI), which are a major problem in orthopedics, occur when the pathogen eludes or overwhelms the host immune system. While effective vaccines and immunotherapies to prevent and treat MSKI should be possible, fundamental knowledge gaps in our understanding of protective, nonprotective, and pathogenic host immunity are prohibitive. We also lack critical knowledge of how host immunity is affected by the microbiome, implants, prior infection, nutrition, antibiotics, and concomitant therapies, autoimmunity, and other comorbidities. To define our current knowledge of these critical topics, a Host Immunity Section of the 2023 Orthopaedic Research Society MSKI International Consensus Meeting (ICM) proposed 78 questions. Systematic reviews were performed on 15 of these questions, upon which recommendations with level of evidence were voted on by the 72 ICM delegates, and another 12 questions were voted on with a recommendation of "Unknown" without systematic reviews. Two questions were transferred to another ICM Section, and the other 45 were tabled for future consideration due to limitations of available human resources. Here we report the results of the voting with internet access to the questions, recommendations, and rationale from the systematic reviews. Eighteen questions received a consensus vote of ≥90%, while nine recommendations failed to achieve this threshold. Commentary on why consensus was not achieved on these questions and potential ways forward are provided to stimulate specific funding mechanisms and research on these critical MSKI host defense questions.
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- Edward M Schwarz
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, and Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Adult Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- ResearchLaboratory for Implant Associated Infections (Biofilm Lab) - University Hospital for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, California, USA
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- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Immunology, Weill Cornell Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Binghamton Biofilm Research Center, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- Institute of Immunology, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Departments of Medicine, Pathology & Immunology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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An Y, Cui X, Wang H, Sun Y, Zhu B, Feng S, Jiang J. Nomogram for predicting surgical site infections in elderly patients after open lumbar spine surgery: A retrospective study. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14734. [PMID: 38445743 PMCID: PMC10915821 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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The aim of this study is to develop a nomogram to assess the risk of surgical site infection in elderly patients undergoing open lumbar spine surgery and explore related risk factors. We reviewed the records of 578 elderly patients who had undergone open lumbar spine surgery. The clinical parameters were subjected to lasso regression and logistic regression analyses. Subsequently, a nomogram was constructed to predict the risk of postoperative surgical site infection and validated using bootstrap resampling. A total of 578 patients were included in the analysis, of which 17 were diagnosed as postoperative surgical site infection. Following the final logistic regression analysis, obesity, hypoalbuminemia and drinking history were identified as independent risk factors and subsequently incorporated into the nomogram. The nomogram demonstrated excellent discrimination, with an area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve of 0.879 (95% CI 0.769 ~ 0.989) after internal validation. The calibration curve exhibited a high level of consistency. Decision curve analysis revealed that this nomogram had greater clinical value when the risk threshold for surgical site infection occurrence was >1% and <89%. We had developed a nomogram for predicting the risk of postoperative surgical site infection in elderly patients who had undergone open lumbar spine surgery. Validation using bootstrap resampling demonstrated excellent discrimination and calibration, indicating that the nomogram may hold potential clinical utility as a simple predictive tool for healthcare professionals.
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- Yan An
- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangShandong ProvinceChina
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- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangShandong ProvinceChina
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- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangShandong ProvinceChina
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- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangShandong ProvinceChina
- Shandong Second Medical UniversityWeifangShandong ProvinceChina
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- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangShandong ProvinceChina
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- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangShandong ProvinceChina
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- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangShandong ProvinceChina
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Subramaniam KAL, Liang TS, Hao PZ, Senan NAF, Amin MZBHM, Jain M. Distal Junctional Failure due to Spondylodiscitis in a Patient with Long Posterior Fixation for Ossified Longitudinal Ligament and Ossified Ligamentum Flavum. J Orthop Case Rep 2024; 14:141-145. [PMID: 38560322 PMCID: PMC10976529 DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2024.v14.i03.4320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Distal junctional failure (DJF) is underreported when compared to proximal junctional failure. DJF arising due to spondylodiscitis has never been reported in the literature. Case Report A 45-year-old lady with a body mass index of 33 presented with a long-standing inability to walk due to myelopathy secondary to continuous ossified posterior longitudinal ligament and ossified ligamentum flavum. Posterior fusion and laminectomy were done from D2 to L2. She had an initial wound breakdown with a surgical site infection, but after 6 weeks, she developed spondylodiscitis at the distal instrumented vertebra, leading to DJF. She was started on appropriate antibiotics and an extension of fusion. Conclusion This report demonstrates and discusses the management of a rare case of DJF arising due to spondylodiscitis of the last instrumented vertebra.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sarawak General Hospital, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sarawak General Hospital, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopedics, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Mdoe MB, Mselle LT, Kibusi SM. An integrative review of home care recommendations for women after caesarean section. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e2145. [PMID: 38532272 PMCID: PMC10965751 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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AIM To describe home-based care and practices recommended for mothers after caesarean section (CS), existing in the literature. DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS This integrative literature review was conducted by using Google Scholar, PubMed and Hinari databases from its inception to June 2021. The search included research articles, protocols and guidelines that describe home care practice after CS and assessed for their quality. Synthesis of recommendations from the included literature was classified based on the type of study design, and the review was guided by methodology registered in Prospero (ID CRD42021276905). RESULTS A total of 681 literatures were found, and 12 met the criteria. Recommended home care components were divided into four major categories; wound care practice (wound cleaning, drying and bandage change); nutrition (high-protein diet, vitamin C, fibre and balanced diet); exercise (pelvic floor muscle, walking and breathing exercise) and hygiene (bathing and wearing clean clothes). There was limited literature addressing the components of perineal care and home environment. Varying recommendations were found regarding wound cleaning and dressing in the studies done in low- and high-income countries.
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- Mwajuma Bakari Mdoe
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Public HealthUniversity of DodomaDodomaTanzania
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of NursingMuhimbili University of Health and Allied SciencesDar es SalaamTanzania
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of NursingMuhimbili University of Health and Allied SciencesDar es SalaamTanzania
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- Department of Public Health, School of Nursing and Public HealthUniversity of DodomaDodomaTanzania
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Teymourian H, ArianNik M, Mohit B, Massoudi N. A retrospective cohort study of the impact of COVID-19 infection control measures on surgical site infections in an academic hospital setting. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14583. [PMID: 38453147 PMCID: PMC10920026 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Previous studies show that both the frequency of surgeries and incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) have been lower during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study's purpose is to analyse the possible association of the COVID-19 epidemic-related increased health measures, such as protective equipment and products, increased hand hygiene and restrictions imposed, on the incidence of SSIs in an academic medical centre. We designed a single-centre, retrospective cohort study and collected data on the frequency of surgeries and the incidence of SSIs, among patients who had surgeries pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic. Besides the intervention and outcome variable, we sought information on patient gender, surgery type, body mass index (BMI), smoking, and type II diabetes mellitus. We used Wald 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and the p values of the odds ratio (OR) to report results. Of the N = 24 098 surgeries performed in this hospital, there were 269 patients who reported post-surgical SSIs in this hospital between March 2019 and March 2021. The OR of developing a post-surgical SSI was 0.40 (95% CI: 0.33-0.57, p < 0.05; adjusted for confounders 0.39 [95% CI: 0.30-0.52, p < 0.05]) among patients who had surgery under post-pandemic infection control measures, as compared to patients who had surgery under pre-pandemic usual care infection control measures. Our significant results conclude that an association may exist between the enhanced infection control measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic and lower incidence of SSIs we observed during this period.
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- Houman Teymourian
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shohada Tajrish Specialty Hospital, Faculty of MedicineShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taleghani General Hospital, Faculty of MedicineShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Sleep Disorders CenterUniversity of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Hossein Educational Hospital, Faculty of MedicineShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Aghdassi SJS, Saydan S, Behnke M, Clausmeyer J, Gastmeier P, Geffers C. Surveillance of infections of surgical sites and lower respiratory tracts should be combined: experiences from the German surveillance module for operated patients (OP-KISS), 2018 to 2022. Euro Surveill 2024; 29:2300416. [PMID: 38487888 PMCID: PMC10941308 DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2024.29.11.2300416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BackgroundSurveillance of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) of operated patients conventionally focuses on intubated patients in intensive care units (ICU). Post-operative immobilisation increases the risk of LRTI not associated with ventilators. Operated patients, however, have thus far not been a primary target for LRTI surveillance.AimWe aimed to describe the applied LRTI surveillance method in the German surveillance module for operated patients (OP-KISS) and to report data between 2018 and 2022.MethodsSurveillance of LRTI can be performed voluntarily in addition to surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance in OP-KISS. We calculated LRTI rates per 100 operations for all procedures combined, as well as for individual surgical groups and procedures. Additionally, a combined post-operative infection rate (SSI and LRTI) was calculated.ResultsSurveillance of LRTI was performed in 4% of all participating OP-KISS departments and for 2% (23,239 of 1,332,438) of all procedures in the OP-KISS database. The pooled LRTI rate was 0.9 per 100 operations, with marked differences between different types of surgery (3.6 for lobectomies, 0.1 for traumatology and orthopaedics). The share of LRTI among all post-operative infections was highly variable. For lobectomies, the LRTI rate was higher than the SSI rate (3.6 vs 1.5 per 100 operations).ConclusionSurveillance of post-operative LRTI is not yet widely adopted by German hospitals. Based on the data in this study, lobectomies represent a prime target for post-operative LRTI surveillance.
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- Seven Johannes Sam Aghdassi
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Berlin, Germany
- National Reference Centre for Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, BIH Biomedical Innovation Academy, BIH Charité Digital Clinician Scientist Program, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Berlin, Germany
- National Reference Centre for Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Berlin, Germany
- National Reference Centre for Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Berlin, Germany
- National Reference Centre for Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Berlin, Germany
- National Reference Centre for Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Berlin, Germany
- National Reference Centre for Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Berlin, Germany
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Pralea A, Walek KW, Auld D, Mermel LA. Differences in microorganisms causing infection after cranial and spinal surgeries. J Neurosurg 2024; 140:892-899. [PMID: 37877962 DOI: 10.3171/2023.6.jns23751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The primary aim of this retrospective study was to assess differences in the pathogens causing surgical site infections (SSIs) following craniectomies/craniotomies and open spinal surgery. The secondary aim was to assess differences in rates of SSI among these operative procedures. METHODS ANOVA tests with Bonferroni correction and incidence risk ratios (RRs) were used to identify differences in pathogens by surgical site and procedure using retrospective, de-identified records of 19,993 postneurosurgical patients treated between 2007 and 2020. RESULTS The overall infection rates for craniotomy/craniectomy, laminectomy, and fusion were 2.1%, 1.1%, and 1.5%, respectively, and overall infection rates for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery were 0.3%, 1.6%, and 1.9%, respectively. Craniotomy/craniectomy was more likely to result in an SSI than spine surgery (RR 1.8, 95% CI 1.4-2.2, p < 0.0001). Cutibacterium acnes (RR 24.2, 95% CI 7.3-80.0, p < 0.0001); coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) (methicillin-susceptible CoNS: RR 2.9, 95% CI 1.6-5.4, p = 0.0006; methicillin-resistant CoNS: RR 5.6, 95% CI 1.4-22.3, p = 0.02); Klebsiella aerogenes (RR 6.5, 95% CI 1.7-25.1, p = 0.0003); Serratia marcescens (RR 2.4, 95% CI 1.1-7.1, p = 0.01); Enterobacter cloacae (RR 3.1, 95% CI 1.2-8.1, p = 0.02); and Candida albicans (RR 3.9, 95% CI 1.2-12.3, p = 0.02) were more commonly associated with craniotomy/craniectomy cases than fusion or laminectomy SSIs. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was more commonly associated with fusion SSIs than craniotomy SSIs (RR 4.4, 95% CI 1.3-14.8, p = 0.02), whereas Escherichia coli was nonsignificantly associated with fusion SSIs compared to craniotomy SSIs (RR 4.1, 95% CI 0.9-18.1, p = 0.06). Infections with E. coli and P. aeruginosa occurred primarily in the lumbar spine (p = 0.0003 and p = 0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS SSIs due to typical gastrointestinal or genitourinary gram-negative bacteria occur most commonly following lumbar surgery, particularly fusion, and are likely to be due to contamination of the surgical bed with microbial flora in the perianal area and genitourinary tract. Cutibacterium acnes in the skin flora of the head and neck increases risk of infection due to this microbe following surgical interventions in these body sites. The types of gram-negative bacteria associated with craniotomy/craniectomy SSIs suggest potential environmental sources of these pathogens. Based on the authors' findings, neurosurgeons should consider using a two-step skin preparation with benzoyl peroxide, in addition to a standard antiseptic such as alcoholic chlorhexidine for cranial, cervical, and upper thoracic surgeries. Additionally, broader gram-negative bacterial coverage, such as use of a third-generation cephalosporin, should be considered for lumbar/lumbosacral fusion surgical antibiotic prophylaxis.
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- 3Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, Warren Alpert Medical School of Medicine, Brown University and Lifespan Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Departments of1Medicine
- 3Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, Warren Alpert Medical School of Medicine, Brown University and Lifespan Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
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Kitt E, Stephens-Shields AJ, Huang YSV, Bitterman T, Fisher BT. The Comparative Effectiveness of Perioperative Antibiotic Regimens to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients. Clin Infect Dis 2024:ciae095. [PMID: 38381580 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciae095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common complication in liver transplant(LT) recipients. Lack of pediatric prophylaxis guidelines results in variation in preventative antibiotic regimens. METHODS We performed a retrospective observational study of LT recipients under 18 years using a merged dataset that included data from PHIS and UNOS between 2006 and 2017. The exposure was defined as the antibiotic(s) received within 24 hours of LT; with 6 categories, ranging from narrow (category 1: cefazolin), to broad). The primary outcome was presence or absence of SSI in the index admission. Mixed-effects logistic regression compared the effectiveness of each category relative to category 1 in preventing SSI. RESULTS Of the 2586 LT, 284 (11%) met SSI criteria. SSI rate was higher (16.2%) in the younger sub-cohort compared to older (8.6%), necessitating a stratified analysis. Antibiotics from category 5 were most commonly used. In the younger sub-cohort, the adjusted risk was increased in all categories compared to the reference, most notably in category 3 (OR 2.58; 0.69-9.59) and category 6 (OR 2.76; 0.66-11.56). In the older sub-cohort, estimated ORs were also increased for each category, most notably in category 4 (2.49; 0.99-6.27). None of the ORs suggested benefit from broader-spectrum prophylaxis. Our E value assessment suggests it's unlikely there is unmeasured confounding by indication to the degree necessary to revert ORs to protective. CONCLUSION There was wide variation in antibiotic prophylaxis. Adjusted analyses did not reveal a protective benefit of broader-spectrum prophylaxis in either sub-cohort, suggesting that narrower regimens may be adequate.
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- Eimear Kitt
- Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Paediatrics, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Data Science and Biostatistics Unit, Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Clinical Futures, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Clinical Futures, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Khalfay N, Markovic D, Holschneider C, Dejbakhsh S, Escher K, Han M. The Role of Preoperative Antibiotics in Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Rate after Class I/Clean Gynaecologic Surgery at an Academic Safety Net Hospital. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2024; 46:102404. [PMID: 38336006 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Examine whether preoperative antibiotics in class I/clean abdominal gynaecologic surgery decrease the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI). METHODS Retrospective cohort study at academic safety net hospital of patients undergoing class I laparoscopic or open gynaecologic surgery between November 2013 and September 2017. Performance improvement initiative to administer preoperative antibiotics to all surgical patients starting July 2016. RESULTS In total, 510 patients were included: 283 in the antibiotic group and 227 in the no-antibiotic group. PRIMARY OUTCOME incidence of SSI. Baseline characteristics were similar between groups once balanced by propensity score method. In unweighted analysis, incidence of SSI decreased from 9.3% (21/227) in the no-antibiotics group to 4.9% (14/283) in antibiotics group, but this was not statistically significant (odds ratio (OR) 0.51 CI 0.25-1.03, P = 0.0598). Following of inverse probability of treatment weighting adjustments in weighted analysis, incidence of SSI was found to be significantly lower in patients who received antibiotics compared to patients who did not receive antibiotics across entry types (4.6% vs. 9.8%, OR 0.45; CI 0.22-0.90, P = 0.023). Weighted analysis demonstrated in the exploratory laparotomy group patients who received antibiotics had a lower incidence of SSI compared to patients who did not receive antibiotics (5.1% vs. 18.7%, OR 0.23; CI 0.08-0.68, P = 0.008). In the laparoscopy group, there was no difference between groups (4.4% vs. 5.4%, OR 0.81; CI 0.3-2.16, P = 0.675). CONCLUSIONS There is limited literature on SSI prevention/preoperative antibiotic use in class I gynaecologic surgeries. This study demonstrates antibiotics in class I procedures decrease SSI rates, specifically in open procedures. There was a lack of demonstrated benefit in laparoscopy.
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- Nuha Khalfay
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Department of Medicine Statistics Core, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Olive View UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Martin Luther King Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Olive View UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Song L, Liu X. Evaluating the therapeutic and reconstructive efficacy of flap transplantation techniques in managing nasal tissue deficiency resulting from post-rhinoplasty surgical infections. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14566. [PMID: 38379268 PMCID: PMC10809024 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Rhinoplasty is a frequently performed aesthetic surgery with a high procedural volume. Despite the operational ease and safety profile of biocompatible materials such as silicone and inflatable prosthetics, postoperative complications like surgical site infections can lead to significant clinical challenges. These complications necessitate effective therapeutic and reconstructive interventions. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of different flap transplantation techniques for early treatment of post-rhinoplasty nasal tissue deficiencies. A retrospective study was conducted from May 2018 to May 2023, involving 38 patients divided into a control group receiving standard anti-infective treatment and an observation group undergoing early flap grafting procedures. Efficacy was evaluated using objective metrics-namely, nasal appearance, function and flap condition-each assessed through a 10-point scoring system, and subjective metrics such as patient satisfaction gauged through self-administered questionnaires. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 27.0. Both groups were statistically comparable in terms of demographics such as age, marital status and educational background. The observation group displayed significantly improved outcomes in terms of nasal aesthetics (mean score 7.92 ± 1.00), nasal function (mean score 8.47 ± 0.51) and flap condition (mean score 7.89 ± 1.12) compared to the control group. Flap transplantation techniques demonstrated superior therapeutic and reconstructive efficacy in the management of nasal tissue deficiencies arising from post-rhinoplasty surgical infections. These findings contribute to evidence-based recommendations for optimal clinical practice.
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- Lei Song
- Cosmetic ClinicBeijing Scarlette Medical ClinicBeijingChina
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- Cosmetic ClinicBeijing Scarlette Medical ClinicBeijingChina
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Dish J, Shanthappa AH, Natarajan A. A Prospective Comparative Study of Pre-debridement and Post-debridement Cultures in Open Fractures of the Extremities. Cureus 2024; 16:e54778. [PMID: 38524069 PMCID: PMC10961175 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Introduction Amputations and recurrent infections are two terrible outcomes of open fractures that can leave patients with permanent impairments. Rapid and effective treatment can protect patients from open fracture sequelae and the long-term financial burden these injuries frequently cause. Over 50% of open fractures are caused by high energy trauma, which most frequently happens in car accidents or severe falls. There hasn't been much research done on the first bacterial ecology of open fracture wounds in the Indian environment. Therefore, the need of the current assignment was to assess the effectiveness of pre-debridement and post-debridement culture in open fractures of the extremities. Methodology A prospective comparative study was carried out with 65 patients who were hospitalized from the OPD and Emergency departments at the R. L. Jalappa Hospital and Research Center. The time frame of study was between December 2020 and July 2022. Prior to the trial, each participant's written informed consent was obtained and strict protocol was followed in accordance with the Institutional Ethics Committee. Results Among the study participants, the majority of cases (26.15%) belonged to the 21-30 years of age group. A total of 14 participants belonged to the 41-50 years of age group. Out of the total, nine patients were aged less than 20 years. Out of the total, in pre-debridement culture the majority of cases had presence of growth of Staphylococcus aureus followed by Acinetobacter species, Enterobacter species and Pseudomonas species. Only six patients had growth of Klebsiella species. After debridement and treatment for bacterial infection, on subsequent culture examination, no growth was found among 61 patients. Although in four patients, there was presence of Pseudomonas species, Enterobacter species and Proteus microorganisms. Conclusion Although the validity of sequential cultures has been questioned in a number of investigations, this study has demonstrated that debridement cultures have a significant impact in postoperative infection. Debridement culture is therefore advised to offer information about the selection of antimicrobial medication, which when paired with a complete wound debridement will permit an early wound closure and better overall outcome functionally.
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- Jaga Dish
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, IND
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, IND
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- Department of Microbiology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, IND
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Kholeif MFMA, Herpertz GU, Bräuer A, Radke OC. Prewarming Parturients for Cesarean Section Does Not Raise Wound Temperature But Body Heat and Level of Comfort: A Randomized Trial. J Perianesth Nurs 2024; 39:58-65. [PMID: 37690018 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Prewarming before cesarean section lowers the rates of surgical site infections (SSIs). We hypothesized that this effect is explained due to a higher core temperature resulting in a higher wound temperature. DESIGN We conducted an open-labeled randomized study with on-term parturients scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. Participants were randomized into an intervention group (prewarming) and a control group. METHODS Core and wound temperature, comfort level, and examination results were taken at defined times until discharge from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). There was a follow-up visit and interview 1 day after the procedure. The primary outcome was a difference in wound temperature. The secondary outcomes were differences in core temperature, patient comfort, blood loss, SSI, and neonatal outcome. FINDINGS We randomized a total of 60 patients, 30 per group. Prewarming lead to a significantly higher core temperature. Additionally, patient comfort was significantly higher in the prewarming group even after discharge from PACU. We did not find a difference in wound temperature, SSI, neonatal outcome, or blood loss. CONCLUSIONS Prewarming before cesarean section under spinal anesthesia maintains core temperature and improves patient comfort but does not affect wound temperature.
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- Mostafa F M A Kholeif
- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Medicine, Klinikum Bremerhaven-Reinkenheide, Bremerhaven, Germany.
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- University Clinic for Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain Therapy, Klinikum Oldenburg, retain-->Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Medicine, Klinikum Bremerhaven-Reinkenheide, Bremerhaven, Germany; Clinic and Polyclinic for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Lu J, Guan F, Zhang Z, Gao Q, Li Q, Yu Z, Gu J. Comparison between gravity drainage group and suction drainage group after cervical laminoplasty: a retrospective STROBE-compliant cohort study. Br J Neurosurg 2024; 38:68-71. [PMID: 34608847 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1900538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES A retrospective study was conducted to compare gravity drainage and suction drainage after cervical laminoplasty. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 375 patients who underwent laminoplasty between January 2011 and December 2015 were engaged in this analysis. We investigated the patients' basic characteristics, drainage characteristics and postoperative complications. RESULTS During the initial 24 h after laminoplasty, the drainage volume in the suction drainage group was 177.31 ± 92.02 mL, and the drainage volume in the gravity drainage group was 133.33 ± 92.40 mL. The drainage volume showed significant difference (p < 0.01). The total drainage volume was 357.49 ± 195.16 mL and 250.16 ± 27.44 mL in the suction drainage group and gravity drainage group, respectively. The total drainage volume between the two groups was statistically different (p = 0.03). The postoperative Hb was significantly different between the gravity group and suction group on the first day after the operation (108.37 ± 23.92 mL vs. 87.32 ± 21.53 mL, p = 0.02). The number of patients required blood transfusion was significantly different between the two groups as well (p = 0.04). Two cases had symptomatic epidural hematomas (SEH) after laminoplaty. However, the occurrence of SEH among the two groups was not different significantly. Twelve patients had surgical site infection (SSI). Of these 12, nine had applied gravity drainage and three suction drainage. The rate of SSI was similar between the two groups (p = 0.71). CONCLUSION The initial 24 h' drainage volume and the total drainage volume increased significantly in the suction drainage group. The postoperative Hb was lower in the suction group than the gravity drainage group the first postoperative day. More patients needed blood transfusion if suction drainage was performed. The application of suction drainage cannot decrease the incidence of SSI and SEH after laminoplasty. Gravity drainage is recommended for laminoplasty.
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- Juncheng Lu
- Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Belk MG, Ku PM, George DL, Hobbs ALV. Rhabdomyolysis Suspected to be Caused by Eravacycline Therapy: A Case Report. J Pharm Pract 2024; 37:239-242. [PMID: 36656727 DOI: 10.1177/08971900221117872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Eravacycline is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections. It is a novel, fully synthetic fluorocycline antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class with a broad-spectrum of activity and an appealing side effect profile. This report describes a 74-year-old female who presented to the hospital with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) requiring coronary artery bypass graft surgery. After surgery, she developed a sternal wound infection that grew multidrug resistant organisms, leading to a much longer than anticipated hospital stay. Eravacycline was eventually added to the antimicrobial regimen for the persistent infection. Shortly after therapy with eravacycline began, the patient started experiencing muscle pain and the creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level was noted to be elevated. Other causes, such as concomitant administration of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, were explored in this case but not thought to be the cause of rhabdomyolysis. The patient's CPK dropped considerably upon discontinuation of the novel antibiotic, and symptoms resolved. The adverse drug event was reported to the drug manufacturer; however, there are no reports up until this time that address a possible relationship between eravacycline administration and the development of rhabdomyolysis.
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- Madeline G Belk
- Department of Pharmacy, Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA
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Dodwad SJM, Mueck KM, Kregel HR, Guy-Frank CJ, Isbell KD, Klugh JM, Wade CE, Harvin JA, Kao LS, Wandling MW. Impact of Intra-Operative Shock and Resuscitation on Surgical Site Infections After Trauma Laparotomy. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2024; 25:19-25. [PMID: 38170174 PMCID: PMC10825266 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2023.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Background: Patients undergoing trauma laparotomy experience high rates of surgical site infection (SSI). Although intra-operative shock is a likely contributor to SSI risk, little is known about the relation between shock, intra-operative restoration of physiologic normalcy, and SSI development. Patients and Methods: A retrospective review of trauma patients who underwent emergent definitive laparotomy was performed. Using shock index and base excess at the beginning and end of laparotomy, patients were classified as normal, persistent shock, resuscitated, or new shock. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to identify predictors of organ/space SSI, superficial/deep SSI, and any SSI. Results: Of 1,191 included patients, 600 (50%) were categorized as no shock, 248 (21%) as resuscitated, 109 (9%) as new shock, and 236 (20%) as persistent shock, with incidence of any SSI as 51 (9%), 28 (11%), 26 (24%), and 32 (14%), respectively. These rates were similar in organ/space and superficial/deep SSIs. On multivariable analysis, resuscitated, new shock, and persistent shock were associated with increased odds of organ/space SSI (odds ratio [OR], 2.2; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.3-3.5; p < 0.001) and any SSI (OR, 2.0; 95% CI, 1.4-3.2; p < 0.001), but no increased risk of superficial/deep SSI (OR, 1.4; 95% CI, 0.8-2.6; p = 0.331). Conclusions: Although the trajectory of physiologic status influenced SSI, the presence of shock at any time during trauma laparotomy, regardless of restoration of physiologic normalcy, was associated with increased odds of SSI. Further investigation is warranted to determine the relation between peri-operative shock and SSI in trauma patients.
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- Shah-Jahan M. Dodwad
- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Red Duke Trauma Institute, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Red Duke Trauma Institute, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Red Duke Trauma Institute, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Red Duke Trauma Institute, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Red Duke Trauma Institute, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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