Evaluation of the role of povidone‑iodine in the prevention of surgical site infections

Background: The occurrence of surgical site infections (SSIs) is associated with increased risk of mortality, development of other infections, and the need for reintervention, posing a significant health burden. The aim of this review was to examine the current data and guidelines around the use of...

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Main Authors: Stan J. Monstrey, Kris Govaers, Patrice Lejuste, Didier Lepelletier, Paulo Ribeiro de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:Surgery Open Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589845023000118