Study on efficacy of antimicrobial sutures in reducing surgical site infection during hernia surgery:A Hospital Based Study

Dr Sharda Toshniwal

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2016

Study on efficacy of antimicrobial sutures in reducing surgical site infection during hernia surgery:A Hospital Based Study

Dr Sharda Toshniwal

Abstract :

Hernia is a major health care problem requiring surgical intervention. Most of the patients diagnosed with hernia will undergo surgery, with a significant risk of complications. To evaluate the efficacy of new antibacterial suture monocryl plus compared with traditional suture monocryl in reducing surgical site infections in hernia surgery. The infection control offered by Monocryl plus is equal to that of conventional Monocryl and there was no benefit in terms of reduction in antibiotic administration