Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most common postoperative complication and
substantially increases health-care costs. Published meta-analyses and international …

Background WHO and the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
recommend alcoholic chlorhexidine skin preparation and triclosan-coated sutures to prevent …

Objective To reflect on the complications of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal
endoscopic surgery (vNOTES), identify the corresponding risk factors, and provide caution to …

Background Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis is frequently recommended for most surgical
procedures; however, it is unclear if these recommendations should apply to surgery …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) post‐surgery impact patient health and raise healthcare costs.
This meta‐analysis examines the efficacy of antiseptics, chlorhexidine and povidone–iodine …

Introduction The use of optimal skin antiseptic agents for the prevention of surgical site
infection (SSI) is of critical importance, especially during abdominal surgical procedures …

Ultrasonic nanotechnology represents a groundbreaking advancement in the management
of Staphylococcus aureus skin infections, addressing the significant limitations of …

Background Chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine are the most common disinfectants used in
preoperative skin preparation. However, there is no consistent conclusion regarding the …

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the prevailing complication that occurs after
surgery and significantly escalates healthcare expenses. Published meta-analyses and …

Background The selection of an appropriate chemical solution in wound care reduces the
severity of wounds and accelerates the healing process. Povidone-iodine (PV-I), a chemical …