Published in N Engl J Med on January 07, 2010
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Systematic review and cost analysis comparing use of chlorhexidine with use of iodine for preoperative skin antisepsis to prevent surgical site infection. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2010) 3.08
Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colonic surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS(®)) Society recommendations. World J Surg (2013) 2.77
Hospital epidemiology and infection control in acute-care settings. Clin Microbiol Rev (2011) 2.22
Guidelines for perioperative care in elective rectal/pelvic surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS(®)) Society recommendations. World J Surg (2013) 1.77
Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2014) 1.64
Comparative effectiveness of skin antiseptic agents in reducing surgical site infections: a report from the Washington State Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program. J Am Coll Surg (2013) 1.43
The forgotten role of alcohol: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical efficacy and perceived role of chlorhexidine in skin antisepsis. PLoS One (2012) 1.20
Minimizing surgical-site infections. N Engl J Med (2010) 1.18
Current approach to the treatment of penile implant infections. Ther Adv Urol (2010) 1.14
Guidelines for perioperative care for pancreaticoduodenectomy: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society recommendations. World J Surg (2013) 1.13
Recommendations for the improvement of bladder cancer quality of care in Canada: A consensus document reviewed and endorsed by Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC), Canadian Urologic Oncology Group (CUOG), and Canadian Urological Association (CUA), December 2015. Can Urol Assoc J (2016) 1.08
A Guide to Improving the Care of Patients with Fragility Fractures, Edition 2. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil (2015) 1.08
Chlorhexidine and mupirocin susceptibilities of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus from colonized nursing home residents. Antimicrob Agents Chemother (2012) 1.06
A standardized protocol to reduce cerebrospinal fluid shunt infection: the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network Quality Improvement Initiative. J Neurosurg Pediatr (2011) 1.04
Infectious morbidity after cesarean delivery: 10 strategies to reduce risk. Rev Obstet Gynecol (2012) 0.97
Use of an antibacterial envelope is associated with reduced cardiac implantable electronic device infections in high-risk patients. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol (2012) 0.96
Epidemiology and outcome of major postoperative infections following cardiac surgery: risk factors and impact of pathogen type. Am J Infect Control (2012) 0.90
Periprosthetic joint infections at a teaching hospital in 1990-2007. Can J Surg (2012) 0.89
A Randomized Trial Comparing Skin Antiseptic Agents at Cesarean Delivery. N Engl J Med (2016) 0.89
Peri-operative morbidity associated with radical cystectomy in a multicenter database of community and academic hospitals. PLoS One (2014) 0.89
Potentials of mouthwashes in disinfecting cariogenic bacteria and biofilms leading to inhibition of caries. Open Dent J (2012) 0.88
Impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevalence among S. aureus isolates on surgical site infection risk after coronary artery bypass surgery. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2011) 0.88
Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Arch Bone Jt Surg (2015) 0.87
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection in Patients at Risk. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev (2016) 0.86
Does Preadmission Cutaneous Chlorhexidine Preparation Reduce Surgical Site Infections After Total Knee Arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res (2016) 0.86
Optimal Timing of Preoperative Skin Preparation with Povidone-Iodine for Spine Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study. Asian Spine J (2015) 0.85
The evolving landscape of healthcare-associated infections: recent advances in prevention and a road map for research. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2014) 0.85
Reducing surgical site infection in arthroplasty of the lower limb: A multi-disciplinary approach. Bone Joint Res (2013) 0.85
The prevention of surgical site infection in elective colon surgery. Scientifica (Cairo) (2013) 0.84
Surgical site infection after pediatric spinal deformity surgery. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med (2012) 0.84
Mediastinitis in pediatric cardiac surgery: Prevention, diagnosis and treatment. World J Cardiol (2010) 0.83
Infectious complications of cardiac surgery: a clinical review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth (2012) 0.83
Regional variation exists in patient selection and treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg (2016) 0.83
Does Preadmission Cutaneous Chlorhexidine Preparation Reduce Surgical Site Infections After Total Hip Arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res (2016) 0.83
Prevention of surgical-site infections. N Engl J Med (2010) 0.83
Risk factors for incisional surgical site infections in elective surgery for colorectal cancer: focus on intraoperative meticulous wound management. Surg Today (2013) 0.82
Pressurized pulse irrigation with saline reduces surgical-site infections following major hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery: randomized controlled trial. World J Surg (2014) 0.82
Optimal irrigation and debridement of infected joint implants: an in vitro methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilm model. J Arthroplasty (2011) 0.82
Review of three magnetic resonance arthrography related infections. World J Radiol (2013) 0.81
Efficacy of a Bio-Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope to Prevent Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections in High-Risk Subjects. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol (2015) 0.81
Cesarean section in morbidly obese parturients: practical implications and complications. N Am J Med Sci (2012) 0.81
A phase II trial of a surgical protocol to decrease the incidence of wound complications in obese gynecologic oncology patients. Gynecol Oncol (2014) 0.81
Periprosthetic knee infection: ten strategies that work. Knee Surg Relat Res (2013) 0.81
Management of Cardiac Electronic Device Infections: Challenges and Outcomes. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev (2016) 0.80
In situ transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap: a rat model of myocutaneous ischemia reperfusion injury. J Vis Exp (2013) 0.80
Life-threatening anaphylactic shock due to chlorhexidine on the central venous catheter: a case series. Int J Clin Exp Med (2014) 0.80
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Antibiotics and Antiseptics for Preventing Infection in People Receiving Primary Total Hip and Knee Prostheses. Antimicrob Agents Chemother (2015) 0.79
Observational study of patient and surgeon preoperative preparation in ten companion animal clinics in Ontario, Canada. BMC Vet Res (2013) 0.79
Mesenchymal stem cells increase collagen infiltration and improve wound healing response to porous titanium percutaneous implants. Med Eng Phys (2012) 0.79
Evaluation of Presurgical Skin Preparation Agents in African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis). J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci (2015) 0.78
Chlorhexidine for the prevention of bloodstream infection associated with totally implantable venous ports in patients with solid cancers. Support Care Cancer (2014) 0.78
Ioban drapes against shunt infections? Childs Nerv Syst (2012) 0.78
Clarity and strength of implications for practice in medical journal articles: an exploratory analysis. BMJ Qual Saf (2011) 0.78
A prospective randomised trial to compare the efficacy of povidone-iodine 10% and chlorhexidine 2% for skin disinfection. Indian J Anaesth (2013) 0.77
Dual implantation of artificial urinary sphincter and inflatable penile prostheses for concurrent male urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Adv Urol (2011) 0.77
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection: From an Infection Prevention Perspective. Adv Prev Med (2015) 0.77
Viewpoint: a response to "Screening and isolation to control methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: sense, nonsense, and evidence". Antimicrob Resist Infect Control (2015) 0.77
Current preventive measures for health-care associated surgical site infections: a review. Patient Saf Surg (2014) 0.77
Evidence-based recommendations for spine surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2011) 0.77
Minimising complications in abdominoplasty: An approach based on the root cause analysis and focused preventive steps. Indian J Plast Surg (2013) 0.77
Complications of pancreatic surgery. N Am J Med Sci (2011) 0.77
Comparison of the efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate versus povidone iodine as preoperative skin preparation for the prevention of surgical site infections in clean-contaminated upper abdominal surgeries. Surg Today (2014) 0.77
Perioperative strategies to prevent surgical-site infection. Clin Colon Rectal Surg (2013) 0.77
Patient, Surgery, and Hospital Related Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections following Total Hip Arthroplasty. ScientificWorldJournal (2015) 0.77
Infection Prevention and Evaluation of Fever After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. JSLS (2015) 0.77
Perioperative immunonutrition in normo-nourished patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection. Surg Endosc (2016) 0.77
Is chlorhexidine-alcohol more effective than povidone-iodine? J Am Coll Surg (2012) 0.77
The role of randomized controlled trials in evidence-based urology. World J Urol (2011) 0.76
Dimethyl sulfoxide enhances effectiveness of skin antiseptics and reduces contamination rates of blood cultures. J Clin Microbiol (2012) 0.76
Surgical site infections following colorectal cancer surgery: a randomized prospective trial comparing common and advanced antimicrobial dressing containing ionic silver. World J Surg Oncol (2012) 0.76
Programmable intrathecal pumps for the management of chronic pain: recommendations for improved efficiency. J Pain Res (2014) 0.76
Guidelines for Perioperative Care for Liver Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations. World J Surg (2016) 0.75
Outcomes of and satisfaction with the inflatable penile prosthesis in the elderly male. Adv Urol (2012) 0.75
Effect of 4% chlorhexidine gluconate predisinfection skin scrub prior to hepatectomy: a double-blinded, randomized control study. Int Surg (2014) 0.75
Comparison of disinfective power according to application order of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 10% povidone-iodine. Korean J Anesthesiol (2013) 0.75
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Foaming Betadine Spray as a potential agent for non-labor-intensive preoperative surgical site preparation. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob (2015) 0.75
Chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine: Which solution is more effective on skin colonization in neonates? Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res (2013) 0.75
Post partum infections: A review for the non-OBGYN. Obstet Med (2014) 0.75
Assessing clarity and erasability of commercially available pens for surgical site marking: a comparative study in human volunteers. Patient Saf Surg (2016) 0.75
Safety in the operating theatre--a transition to systems-based care. Nat Rev Urol (2013) 0.75
Survey of preoperative infection prevention for coronary artery bypass graft procedures. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2014) 0.75
Two Fungal Infections of Inflatable Penile Prostheses in Diabetics. Sex Med (2015) 0.75
Postoperative negative-pressure incision therapy following open colorectal surgery (Poniy): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials (2015) 0.75
Antiseptic use in the neonatal intensive care unit - a dilemma in clinical practice: An evidence based review. World J Clin Pediatr (2016) 0.75
Preoperative skin cleansing with chlorhexidine-alcohol reduces surgical site infection after clean-contaminated surgery compared with povidone-iodine. Evid Based Nurs (2010) 0.75
The Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections. Open Orthop J (2016) 0.75
Management of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices Infections in High-Risk Patients. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev (2015) 0.75
Surgeon practices regarding infection prevention for growth friendly spinal procedures. J Child Orthop (2014) 0.75
Preventing postoperative surgical site infection. J Am Coll Surg (2011) 0.75
Reducing infection risk in implant-based breast-reconstruction surgery: challenges and solutions. Breast Cancer (Dove Med Press) (2016) 0.75
Does chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine preoperative antisepsis reduce surgical site infection in cranial neurosurgery? Ann R Coll Surg Engl (2016) 0.75
Epidemiology of Surgical Site Infection in a Community Hospital Network. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2016) 0.75
Review of Subcutaneous Wound Drainage in Reducing Surgical Site Infections after Laparotomy. Surg Res Pract (2015) 0.75
Infection prevention and the medical director: uncharted territory. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol (2015) 0.75
Prevention of surgical-site infections. N Engl J Med (2010) 0.75
Association between implementation of a medical team training program and surgical mortality. JAMA (2010) 5.19
Risk of major adverse cardiac events following noncardiac surgery in patients with coronary stents. JAMA (2013) 3.88
Ertapenem versus cefotetan prophylaxis in elective colorectal surgery. N Engl J Med (2006) 3.25
Esophageal perforations: new perspectives and treatment paradigms. J Trauma (2007) 3.08
Perineural invasion in cancer: a review of the literature. Cancer (2009) 3.06
Perineural invasion is an independent predictor of outcome in colorectal cancer. J Clin Oncol (2009) 3.04
Animal models for medical countermeasures to radiation exposure. Radiat Res (2010) 2.83
Timing of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis and the risk of surgical site infection. JAMA Surg (2013) 2.82
Angiogenic effects of interleukin 8 (CXCL8) in human intestinal microvascular endothelial cells are mediated by CXCR2. J Biol Chem (2002) 2.67
Comparison of laparoscopic and open repair with mesh for the treatment of ventral incisional hernia: a randomized trial. Arch Surg (2010) 2.58
Effects of resident duty hour reform on surgical and procedural patient safety indicators among hospitalized Veterans Health Administration and Medicare patients. Med Care (2009) 2.35
Management of recurrent inguinal hernias. J Am Coll Surg (2009) 2.21
Impact of Clostridium difficile on inflammatory bowel disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol (2007) 2.20
Novel approaches to perioperative assessment and intervention may improve long-term outcomes after colorectal cancer resection in older adults. Ann Surg (2011) 2.16
Does resident post graduate year influence the outcomes of inguinal hernia repair? Ann Surg (2005) 2.01
Time of day is associated with postoperative morbidity: an analysis of the national surgical quality improvement program data. Ann Surg (2008) 2.00
Aging reduces proliferative capacities of liver by switching pathways of C/EBPalpha growth arrest. Cell (2003) 1.98
Did duty hour reform lead to better outcomes among the highest risk patients? J Gen Intern Med (2009) 1.92
A population-based study of cigarette smoking among illicit drug users in the United States. Addiction (2002) 1.91
Association between implementation of a medical team training program and surgical morbidity. Arch Surg (2011) 1.82
Bridging the communication gap in the operating room with medical team training. Am J Surg (2005) 1.80
In vivo efficacy of antimicrobial-coated devices. J Bone Joint Surg Am (2007) 1.79
Prolonged hospital stay and the resident duty hour rules of 2003. Med Care (2009) 1.79
The role of the tumor microenvironment in the progression of pancreatic cancer. J Surg Res (2008) 1.75
A decade of ventral incisional hernia repairs with biologic acellular dermal matrix: what have we learned? Plast Reconstr Surg (2012) 1.70
Obesity increases wound complications in rectal cancer surgery. J Surg Res (2010) 1.69
Validity of selected Patient Safety Indicators: opportunities and concerns. J Am Coll Surg (2010) 1.67
Mechanisms of MAdCAM-1 gene expression in human intestinal microvascular endothelial cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol (2004) 1.61
Rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Gen Intern Med (2003) 1.60
Revisiting percutaneous cholecystostomy for acute cholecystitis based on a 10-year experience. Arch Surg (2012) 1.58
The first research agenda for the chiropractic profession in Europe. Chiropr Man Therap (2014) 1.58
Serum response factor is alternatively spliced in human colon cancer. J Surg Res (2004) 1.58
Prognostic factors for the development of gangrenous cholecystitis. Am J Surg (2003) 1.56
Impact of geographic barriers on the utilization of mammograms by older rural women. J Am Geriatr Soc (2002) 1.53
Prospective study of single-stage repair of contaminated hernias using a biologic porcine tissue matrix: the RICH Study. Surgery (2012) 1.53
Increasing incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft-tissue infections: reconsideration of empiric antimicrobial therapy. Am J Surg (2007) 1.51
Outcomes and predictors of incisional surgical site infection in stoma reversal. JAMA Surg (2013) 1.49
Compliance with guidelines to prevent surgical site infections: As simple as 1-2-3? Am J Surg (2010) 1.48
Sphincter preservation rates after radical resection for rectal cancer in the United States veteran population: opportunity for improvement in early disease. Ann Surg Oncol (2014) 1.47
Acquired microvascular dysfunction in inflammatory bowel disease: Loss of nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation. Gastroenterology (2003) 1.44
Mortality after nonemergent major surgery performed on Friday versus Monday through Wednesday. Ann Surg (2007) 1.43
Spider Bites Presenting with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Soft Tissue Infection Require Early Aggressive Treatment. Surg Infect (Larchmt) (2003) 1.43
Could international medical graduates offer a solution to the surgical workforce crisis? Balancing national interest and global responsibility. Surgery (2011) 1.43
Polyethylene glycol versus sodium phosphate mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery. Am J Surg (2007) 1.43
A multidisciplinary cancer center maximizes surgeons' impact. J Surg Res (2011) 1.42
MicroRNA and colorectal cancer. World J Surg (2009) 1.40
Surgical site infection prevention: time to move beyond the surgical care improvement program. Ann Surg (2011) 1.38
Anticipated consequences of the 2011 duty hours standards: views of internal medicine and surgery program directors. Acad Med (2012) 1.38
Proficiency of surgeons in inguinal hernia repair: effect of experience and age. Ann Surg (2005) 1.37
Statistical analysis of data from studies on experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. J Neuroimmunol (2005) 1.35
Extracellular ATP activates c-jun N-terminal kinase signaling and cell cycle progression in hepatocytes. Hepatology (2004) 1.35
Elective surgical case cancellation in the Veterans Health Administration system: identifying areas for improvement. Am J Surg (2009) 1.31
Increased arginase activity and endothelial dysfunction in human inflammatory bowel disease. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol (2007) 1.29
Minimizing dilutional coagulopathy in exsanguinating hemorrhage: a computer simulation. J Trauma (2003) 1.27
Child-Turcotte-Pugh versus MELD score as a predictor of outcome after elective and emergent surgery in cirrhotic patients. Am J Surg (2004) 1.27
Impact of the 80-hour work week on mortality and morbidity in trauma patients: an analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank. J Surg Res (2008) 1.25
Abdominal wall repair using human acellular dermis. Am J Surg (2007) 1.25
Differences in smoking and quitting experiences by levels of smoking among African Americans. Ethn Dis (2004) 1.24
Detecting patient safety indicators: How valid is "foreign body left during procedure" in the Veterans Health Administration? J Am Coll Surg (2011) 1.23
Infectious postoperative complications decrease long-term survival in patients undergoing curative surgery for colorectal cancer: a study of 12,075 patients. Ann Surg (2015) 1.23
Enhancement of surgical informed consent by addition of repeat back: a multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial. Ann Surg (2010) 1.23
Minimally invasive surgery is underutilized for colon cancer. Ann Surg Oncol (2011) 1.19
Cigarette smoking among marijuana users in the United States. Subst Abus (2004) 1.19
How does patient safety culture in the operating room and post-anesthesia care unit compare to the rest of the hospital? Am J Surg (2009) 1.17
Predictors of surgical site infection in laparoscopic and open ventral incisional herniorrhaphy. J Surg Res (2010) 1.16
Does resident hours reduction have an impact on surgical outcomes? J Surg Res (2005) 1.16
Clostridium difficile enteritis: an early postoperative complication in inflammatory bowel disease patients after colectomy. J Gastrointest Surg (2007) 1.15
Transverse sternal plating in secondary sternal reconstruction. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2008) 1.12
Concomitant colorectal cancer and abdominal aortic aneurysm: evolution of treatment paradigm in the endovascular era. J Am Coll Surg (2008) 1.09
Predictors of comprehension during surgical informed consent. J Am Coll Surg (2010) 1.09
Mesh infection in ventral incisional hernia repair: incidence, contributing factors, and treatment. Surg Infect (Larchmt) (2011) 1.08
Validating the patient safety indicators in the Veterans Health Administration: do they accurately identify true safety events? Med Care (2012) 1.08
An evaluation of multidetector computed tomography in detecting pancreatic injury: results of a multicenter AAST study. J Trauma (2009) 1.08
More than 150 consecutive open umbilical hernia repairs in a major Veterans Administration Medical Center. Am J Surg (2008) 1.08
Use of a predictive equation for diagnosis of acute gangrenous cholecystitis. Am J Surg (2004) 1.07
Ventral hernia repair with synthetic, composite, and biologic mesh: characteristics, indications, and infection profile. Surg Infect (Larchmt) (2012) 1.07
Permanent work disability in Crohn's disease. Am J Gastroenterol (2007) 1.07
Preoperative nasal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus status, surgical prophylaxis, and risk-adjusted postoperative outcomes in veterans. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2011) 1.06
Decellularized human cadaveric dermis provides a safe alternative for primary inguinal hernia repair in contaminated surgical fields. Am J Surg (2006) 1.06
How does casualty load affect trauma care in urban bombing incidents? A quantitative analysis. J Trauma (2005) 1.04
Trans-cutaneous Closure of Central Defects (TCCD) in laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs (LVHR). World J Surg (2013) 1.03
Mechanisms of endotoxin tolerance in human intestinal microvascular endothelial cells. J Immunol (2003) 1.03
Trends, outcomes, and predictors of open and conversion to open cholecystectomy in Veterans Health Administration hospitals. Am J Surg (2010) 1.02