Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2874987 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Pretreatment with skin sealant protects against contamination of the surgical incision by migration of skin microbes. Further data are needed to confirm the impact of this technology on SSI rates in clinical practice.
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Authors
Abelardo Silva MD, Chong H. MBBS, Pascal M. MD, PhD, Paulo M. MD, PhD, William A. MD, Susan G. BSN, BSChE, E. Lynne MD,