Effect of Vitamin E-containing Dressing on Surgical Site Infection in Colorectal Surgery

Effecto of Total Occlusive Vitamin E-containing Dressing on Incisional Surgical Site Infection in Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

A prospective, randomized study will be performed. Patients are randomized using a 1:1 allocation into 2 groups: patients receiving a vitamin E-containing dressing (group 1) and a conventional dressing (group 2). The primary outcomes variable will be occurrence of incisional SSI. Follow-up will be 30 days postoperatively.

A prospective, randomized study will be performed. Patients are randomized using a random number table into 1:1 allocation into 2 groups: patients receiving a vitamin E-containing dressing (group 1) and a conventional dressing (group 2). In group 1 the wound will be covered with a Vitamin E embebbed gauze and plastic adhesive tape. In Group 2, , the wound will be covered with standard gauze and plastic adhesive tape.

The primary outcomes variable will be occurrence of incisional SSI, defined by CDC criteria. Follow-up will be 30 days postoperatively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of colorectal neoplasms
• plan to undergo an elective operation with curative aims
• laparoscopic surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anastomotic leak
• Lost to 30-days follow-up