This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Simple wound Irrigation in the postoperative treatment for surgically drained spontaneous soft tissue abscesses: a prospective, randomized controlled trial. World J Surg 2020; 44: 4041-4051.
Published: 9th June 2021
Authors: Oehme F, Ruhle A, Bornert K, Hempel S, Link B-C, Babst R et al.
Conclusion
This study of 118 patients suggests that the use of non-sterile water for irrigation during postoperative dressings does not increase the risk of reinfection: 7 per cent versus 6.6 per cent for sterile water irrigation.
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