Preperitoneal Continuous Infusion of Local Anesthetics: What Is the Impact on Surgical Wound Infections in Humans?

ConclusionsThe incidence of infection in the surgical site according to the centers for disease control definition was comparable in both groups. The description of the wound healing process according to the SWAS scale shows an initial and temporary decrease in maturation in group R which does not persist in the long‐term.

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Source: Pain Medicine - August 3, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Claudia Claroni, Maria Elena Marcelli, Maria Carla Sofra, Marco Covotta, Giulia Torregiani, Diana Giannarelli, Ester Forastiere Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research