Systematic review and meta-analysis of preoperative antisepsis with chlorhexidine versus povidone–iodine in clean-contaminated surgery

Noorani, A; G Rabey, Nicholas; R. Walsh, Stewart; Davies, Justin

doi:10.1002/bjs.7214

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of preoperative antisepsis with chlorhexidine versus povidone–iodine in clean-contaminated surgery

Published in British journal of surgery • Sep 28, 2010

Authors:

A Noorani

Nicholas G Rabey

Stewart R. Walsh

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgical-site infection increases morbidity, mortality and financial burden. The preferred topical antiseptic agent (chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine) for preoperative skin cleansing is unclear. METHODS: A meta-analysis of clinical trials was conducted to determine whether preoperative a...

Subject

Medicine

Chlorhexidine

Meta-analysis

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