Local recurrence rates of rectal cancer after anterior resection remain high, despite the
continued efforts of surgeons to devise preventive measures. Anastomotic recurrence, a …

Povidone-iodine solution (Betadine (R)) has long been accepted as an effective topical
broad spectrum antiseptic, disinfectant, and tumoricidal agent. In colorectal operations, this …

Background Currently, there is no agreed standard for exploring the antimicrobial activity of
wound antiseptics in a phase 2/step 2 test protocol. In the present study, a standardised in …

PURPOSE: Tumor cells exfoliated into the peritoneal cavity during colorectal cancer surgery
are viable and tumorigenic and may contribute to peritoneal recurrence. Although commonly …

Taurolidine and povidone-iodine (PVP-I) are used in every day clinical practice, taurolidine
as a broad spectrum antibiotic, and PVP-I as an antiseptic. The type of cell death induced in …

Background Although often proposed as a means to reduce the harmful consequences of
tumor spill, water lavage has yet to be systematically evaluated in relevant in vitro and in …

Abstract OBJECTIVE Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) or Betadine, owing to its antineoplastic
activity, is also used as an adjuvant during intra-abdominal or intrathoracic surgery …

Purpose Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) produces exfoliated tumor
cells that occasionally cause local recurrence. However, the biological characteristics of …

Surprisingly, the percentage of respondents discussing certain core risks related to breast
augmentation, such as capsule formation, did not reach 100 percent. This probably reflects …

Abstract Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is widely used in clinical practice as an antiseptic and
flushing agent after surgery to remove a tumor. Our present study was designed to …