Alexis O-ring wound retractor versus traditional metal retractors for the prevention of postcaesarean surgical site infections

Alexis O-ring wound retractor versus traditional metal retractors for the prevention of postcaesarean surgical site infections

Background: Postcaesarean surgical site infections (SSI) remain a burden globally. The Alexis® O C-Section Retractor, a plastic sheath retractor known to have decreased incidence of SSIs in gastrointestinal surgery, is yet to have its efficacy established during caesarean section (CS). This study ai...

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Main Authors: Marabe S. Mothiba, Tshimane C. Tshepuwane, Adegoke O. Adefolalu, Tshweu S. Monokoane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2023-02-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Subjects:
metal retractors
wound retraction
alexis® o-ring retractors
plastic sheath wound retractor
surgical site infection
caesarean section
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5651

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