Triclosan-coated sutures for the prevention of surgical-site infections: a meta-analysis.

Background: The scope of this article is to perform a meta-analysis of the studies that compare the use of triclosan-coated sutures (TCS) to uncoated sutures in prevention of surgical-site infections (SSIs).

Methods: A systematic search of randomized and non-randomized studies was carried out on Pubmed and Scopus databases until July 2016.

Results: The meta-analysis of 30 studies (19 randomized, 11 non-randomized; 15,385 procedures) gave evidence that TCS were associated with a lower risk of SSIs (risk ratio [RR] = 0.

Gentamicin-Collagen Sponges for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: To study the effectiveness of gentamicin-collagen sponges (GCS) for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs).

Methods: A systematic search of the PubMed and Scopus databases was performed (up to April 2015) to identify randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of GCS for the prevention of SSIs. A random effects model was applied.

Maternal Influenza Vaccination and Risk for Congenital Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To systematically summarize the literature on maternal influenza vaccination and the risk for congenital malformations using the methodology of meta-analysis.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases (up to December 2014) as well as ClinicalTrials.gov (May 2015) and references of relevant articles were searched.

Risk factors for cardiac implantable electronic device infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Infectious complications after cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation are increasing over time and are associated with substantial mortality and healthcare costs. The aim of this study was to systematically summarize the literature on risk factors for infection after pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, and cardiac resynchronization therapy device implantation. Electronic searches (up to January 2014) were performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.

Antimicrobial-impregnated and -coated shunt catheters for prevention of infections in patients with hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial-impregnated and -coated shunt catheters (antimicrobial catheters) in reducing the risk of infection in patients undergoing CSF shunting or ventricular drainage. METHODS The PubMed and Scopus databases were searched. Catheter implantation was classified as either shunting (mainly ventriculoperitoneal shunting) or ventricular drainage (mainly external [EVD]).

Predictors of mortality in patients with infections due to multi-drug resistant Gram negative bacteria: the study, the patient, the bug or the drug?

Objective: To study the predictors of mortality among patients with multi-drug resistant Gram negative (MDRGN) infections and the role of MDRGN bacteria in the outcome of such patients.

Methods: PubMed and Scopus databases were searched (until June 30, 2012). Data were extracted and analyzed using the technique of meta-analysis.

Risk factors for development of Clostridium difficile infection due to BI/NAP1/027 strain: a meta-analysis.

Objective: To identify risk factors for the development of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) due to C. difficile BI/NAP1/027 strain.

Methods: PubMed and Scopus databases were searched for studies that sought to identify risk factors for CDI due to the BI/NAP1/027 strain.