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Reduction of surgical site infections by use of pulsatile lavage irrigation after prolonged intra-abdominal surgical procedures
The American Journal of Surgery, 09/03/09
Nikfarjam M et al. – Surgical site infections appear to be reduced with pulsatile lavage irrigation of wounds before skin closure in patients undergoing prolonged intra–abdominal surgeries.
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