Applying Unsterile Microporous Tape onto Surgical Wounds: Tape Contamination and Clinical Rationale.

Unlabelled: Fomites are surfaces that carry contaminants and may cause infection. We wanted to assess the bacterial load on rolls of nonsterile microporous tape in a hospital setting and explore the scientific rationale behind the existing practice of applying unsterile adhesives onto a surgical wound.

Methods: We analyzed the aerobic bacterial contamination in rolls of microporous tape collected from surgical theaters, outpatient clinics, and storage rooms at St.

Plastic surgery after bariatric surgery.

Background: Massive weight loss after bariatric surgery often results in excess skin, which can lead to stigma due to appearance and pronounced physical and psychological impairments. This review considers the evidence base for post-bariatric plastic surgery and the treatment options that are available.

Method: The article is based on a literature search in PubMed with the keywords «bariatric surgery» AND «plastic surgery», in addition to the authors' experience with a large number of patients.