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- 2019
Effect of Hyperoxygenation During Surgery on Surgical Site Infection in Colorectal SurgeryKeywords: Surgery, Wound infection, Hyperoxygenation, Anesthesia Abstract: Despite the use of different surgical methods, surgical site infection is still an important cause of mortality and morbidity in patients and imposes a considerable cost on the healthcare system. Administration of supplemental oxygen during surgery has been reported to reduce surgical site infection (SSI); however, that result is still controversial. This study was performed to evaluate the effect of hyperoxygenation during colorectal surgery on the incidence of wound infection
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