The Impact of Using Triclosan-antibacterial Sutures on the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection

"The Impact of Using Triclosan-antibacterial Sutures on the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection" Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Double Blind, Multi-centre Study.

To compare conventional polyglactin 910 sutures with triclosan-coated polyglactin 910 antimicrobial sutures for the reduction of surgical site infections and any associated health and economic benefits.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients of different age
• Gender
• Risk factors and procedures candidate for surgical intervention during the period of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with an established pre-operative infection at the operative site