Abstract
After surgery, the wound must try to heal. A dressing may be applied, with the expectation of improved healing, management of exudate, or reduced chance ofsurgicalsite infection. Surgical site infection is of particular importance to health services and patient outcomes. However, whether dressings are necessary and influence these issues is uncertain. Here we discuss uncertainty about wound dressings in closed primary surgical wounds.
Original language | English |
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Article number | i2270 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | BMJ |
Volume | 353 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 May 2016 |
Research Groups and Themes
- BTC (Bristol Trials Centre)
- Centre for Surgical Research
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Professor Jane Blazeby
- Bristol Population Health Science Institute
- Cancer
- Bristol Medical School (PHS) - Professor of Surgery
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