Awareness of Practice and Comparison with Best Evidence in Surgical Site Infection Prevention in Colorectal Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Background: The use of mechanical bowel preparation and prophylaxis with oral antimicrobial agents can prevent surgical site infection (SSI) in colorectal surgical procedures, but routine adoption of these and other practices by surgeons has been limited. The aim of this study was to determine the actual practice and surgeon beliefs about preventative measures in elective colorectal operations and to compare them with established recommendations. Methods: Web-based survey was sent to colorectal surgeons assessing knowledge, beliefs, and practices regarding the use of preventative measures for SSI. Results: Of 355 surgeons, 33% had no feedback of SSI rate; 60% believed in evidence for normothermia, wound edge protection, and use of alcohol solution,

SUBMITTER: Badia JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7099413 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature