Overview
Comparing the incidence of SSI in cases using coated Polyglactin 910 suture with Triclosan and cases using Polyglactin 910 suture without Triclosan in clean-contaminated wound surgery
Description
Comparing the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) in cases using coated Polyglactin 910 suture with Triclosan and cases using Polyglactin 910 suture without Triclosan in clean-contaminated wound surgery. Also, comparing the post hospital stay.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- age: 18-75
- clean-contaminated wound surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient has immunodeficiency disorder.
- Patient receiving anti-cancer / immunosuppressive therapy.
- Patients with established pre-operative infection whether community acquired or hospital acquired either at / remote from the operative site.