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Evaluation of the effect of triclosan coated sutures in the prevention of surgical site infections in a Spanish hospital setting: A prospective, observational study.
Manuel Bustamante Montalvo Miguel Cainzos Luis Prieto Carreiras Andrea Castiñeira Piñeiro Adrián García Iglesias

Infect Prev Pract

September 2021

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most frequently reported types of hospital-acquired infection and are associated with substantial clinical and economic burden.

Aim: To assess the incidence of SSIs and analyze contributing risk factors in a real-world Spanish hospital setting before and after the implementation of triclosan-coated sutures (TCS).

Methods: A prospective, observational study was conducted at Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Andrea Castineira Pineiro"

  • Andrea Castineira Pineiro's research primarily focuses on the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs), a significant concern in hospital settings due to their association with high clinical and economic impacts.
  • In a recent study conducted in a Spanish hospital, she evaluated the effectiveness of triclosan-coated sutures (TCS) in reducing SSI incidence and identified contributing risk factors in surgical procedures.
  • The findings indicate that the implementation of TCS may positively influence the rate of SSIs, highlighting the importance of innovative materials in surgical practices to enhance patient outcomes.

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