کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
4279557 1611528 2012 6 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Systematic review and meta-analysis of electrocautery versus scalpel for surgical skin incisions
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی عمل جراحی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Systematic review and meta-analysis of electrocautery versus scalpel for surgical skin incisions
چکیده انگلیسی

BackgroundThe creation of surgical skin incisions has historically been performed using a cold scalpel. The use of electrocautery for this purpose has been controversial with respect to patient safety and surgical efficacy. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to compare skin incisions made by electrocautery and a scalpel.Data sourcesA systematic electronic literature search was performed using 2 electronic databases (MEDLINE and PubMed), and the methodological quality of included publications was evaluated. Six RCTs were identified comparing electrocautery (n = 606) and a scalpel (n = 628) for skin incisions.ConclusionsNo significant difference in wound infection rates or scar cosmesis was identified between the treatment groups. Electrocautery significantly reduced the incision time and postoperative wound pain. A trend toward less incisional blood loss from skin incisions made with electrocautery was noted. Electrocautery is a safe and effective method for performing surgical skin incisions.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: The American Journal of Surgery - Volume 204, Issue 2, August 2012, Pages 216–221
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