Colon operations without wound infection. Principles and techniques in 101 cases.
A total of 101 consecutive elective colon operations were performed with no postoperative wound infection. Patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and procedures were included in the series. Many factors contribute to the formation of postoperative wound infections. A comprehensive approach with attention to preoperative nutritional assessment, bowel preparation, wound protection, sterile technique, closure of the incision, and systemic prophylactic antibiotics contributed to the overall good results.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D011292:Premedication; D013242:Sterilization; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013536:Suture Techniques
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents