2122. Can Chlorhexidine Reduce Bacterial Colonization in Surgical Drains and Surgical Site Infections After Breast Cancer Surgery? A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract:BackgroundBreast surgery is considered a clean surgery; however, surgical site infection (SSI) rates are higher than predicted. Postoperative drains remain in situ for several days with an inevitable bacterial colonization and increased risk of SSI.MethodsWe conducted a randomized controlled trial from October 2016 to January 2018 in a Mexican cancer center with high SSI prevalence. We included women with elective breast cancer surgery. Patients were randomized to control (standard drain care) or intervention … Show more
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