Preventing Surgical Site Infections Using a Natural, Biodegradable, Antibacterial Coating on Surgical Sutures

Preventing Surgical Site Infections Using a Natural, Biodegradable, Antibacterial Coating on Surgical Sutures

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most common nosocomial infections, which can result in serious complications after surgical interventions. Foreign materials such as implants or surgical sutures are optimal surfaces for the adherence of bacteria and subsequent colonization and biofilm...

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Main Authors: Jochen Reinbold, Ann-Kristin Uhde, Ingrid Müller, Tobias Weindl, Jürgen Geis-Gerstorfer, Christian Schlensak, Hans-Peter Wendel, Stefanie Krajewski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
surgical site infection
antibacterial coating
suture
biodegradable
totarol
Staphylococcus aureus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/9/1570

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