Evaluating bacterial contamination and surgical site infection risks in intracorporeal anastomosis: Role of bowel preparation.
World J Gastrointest Surg
; 16(6): 1953-1955, 2024 Jun 27.
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ABSTRACT
We recently read the study by Kayano et al on intracorporeal anastomosis (IA) for colon cancer, which assessed bacterial contamination and medium-term oncological outcomes and affirmed that IA is analogous to extracorporeal anastomosis in reducing intraperitoneal bacterial risk and achieving similar oncological results. Our commentary addresses gaps, particularly concerning bowel preparation and surgical site infections (SSIs), and highlights the need for comprehensive details on the bowel preparation methods that are currently employed, including mechanical bowel preparation, oral antibiotics (OA), their combination, and specific OA types. We emphasize the necessity for further analyses that investigate these methods and their correlation with SSI rates, to enhance clinical protocol guidance and optimize surgical outcomes. Such meticulous analyses are essential for refining strategies to effectively mitigate SSI risk in colorectal surgeries.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
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World J Gastrointest Surg
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Coréia do Sul
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos