background :the present study was conducted to establish the patterns and risk factors of surgical site infections in our institution between 2006 and 2011.   methods: this was a retrospective cross-sectional study. the surgical site infection (ssi) was identified based on the presence of icd-10-cm diagnostic code in hospital discharge records. by using a standardized data collection form predi...

The current study describes the surgical technique and early outcomes of a gluteus maximus advancement flap procedure for the treatment of posterior soft tissue insufficiency among patients with complex revision total hip arthroplasty. This retrospective case series was conducted with a prospective, single-institution arthroplasty registry. Patients who underwent a gluteus maximus advancement f...

Onychocryptosis is a relatively common condition that can cause significant pain and discomfort. Partial nail avulsion (PNA) with phenolisation is a straightforward procedure performed by podiatrists on a daily basis. The procedure has shown a high rate of efficacy and low recurrence rate, and can be performed on high risk patients with close post-operative monitoring and those with concomitant...

Hospital inquired post-operative infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients receiving left ventricular assist devices. We present the case of a patient who acquired Candida albicans and Staphylococci infections following left ventricular assist device implantation. Use of standard antibiotics caused the infection to worsen, thus an amniotic membrane patch was used as ...

UNLABELLED C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin(PCT) levels may distinguish between a systemic inflammatory response and an infection in burn children. OBJECTIVES To establish the operative capability of CRP and PCT to diagnose infections and mortality. METHODS Burn patients admitted to the hospital with clinical suspicion of an infection were included. CRP and PCT were measured and t...

BACKGROUND The present study was conducted to evaluate the usefulness and safety of the nonpowder surgical glove for extraction of the gallbladder in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS The study was carried out in Capital Hospital Islamabad and in a private hospital. The duration of study was from March 2009 to March 2012. This was an observational study carried out in 492 patients who und...

BACKGROUND Increased body mass index (BMI) increase the incidence of seroma formation and wound infection rates and subsequently increases wound dehiscence and ugly scar formation following abdomenoplasty and body contour surgery and also many other aesthetic and plastic surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of BMI on the outcome of abdominoplasty operation. METHODS ...

abstract background: the cosmetic result of the surgical scar has long been considered by surgeons as an important factor for patient satisfaction. on the other hand, there has been an old teaching that perfect closure of contaminated wounds increases the rate of infection. we decided to look into this matter and see if this is a fact or a myth. methods: in this prospective randomized study con...

background: acute appendicitis is one of the most common acute surgery events. its main treatment is surgery. however medical management before and after the surgery has an important impact on the treatment. objective: the aim of study was evaluating the outcomes of single dose and quadruple doses of prophylactic antibiotic therapy in patients with acute non-complicated appendicitis. methods: t...

OBJECTIVE To compare the risk of cesarean wound disruption or infection after closure with surgical staples compared with subcuticular suture. METHODS Women with viable pregnancies at 24 weeks of gestation or greater undergoing scheduled or unscheduled cesarean delivery were randomized to wound closure with surgical staples or absorbable suture. Staples were removed at postoperative days 3-4 ...