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Journal articles on the topic "Port site infection"

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Mohanish, Kumar Sinha, Alam Khurshid, and P. Singh A. "Study of Port Site Infection Prevalence in Laparoscopic Surgery." International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 15, no. 3 (2023): 1006–12. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12786964.

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<strong>Background:&nbsp;</strong>Even though port site infections are uncommon, they should be assessed and researched in order to raise the standard of healthcare. The benefits of laparoscopic surgery are generally established, but are there any drawbacks, such as infections at the port site? Does undergoing laparoscopic surgery ensure an infection-free recovery period? Complications at the port site are common. We want to know how common port site infections are among patients having various laparoscopic procedures, such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and hernioplasty, in our study. The
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Mukhopadhyay, Partha, Sebanti Goswami, and Nandini Kapoor. "Protracted Port-site Infection: A Dilemma." Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 4, no. 3 (2012): 144–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1198.

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ABSTRACT Objectives From simple beginnings, laparoscopic surgery has now been completely integrated into the field of gynecological surgery. Infection of the port site is an infrequent complication of laparoscopy. The causative organisms of this infection are usually those which are most prevalent in the institute, e.g. S.aureus, E.coli. These types of infections are easily treated by the antibiotics which are most commonly prescribed in the institute. Sometimes, these port-site infections become protracted and recurrent and pose as a dilemma for the surgeons and become distressing for the pat
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Khan, Muhammad Javed, Jehangir Khan, Amjid Ali Shah, and Muhammad Uzair. "Frequency of port-site infection in children undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery 1, no. 1 (2020): 37–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.46831/jpas.v1i1.13.

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Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy is being practiced throughout the world for the treatment of acute appendicitis in children and adults. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of port sites infection in children undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy at our institution. Methods: The study was conducted at the Pediatric Surgery Unit of Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from January 2014 to Jan 2015. All the patients with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis underwent a three-port laparoscopic appendectomy. Port-site infection was noted postoperatively. Results: Total number o
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Javed, Saleem, Azizullah Khan Sherani, and Irtiza Ahmed Bhutta. "An Assessment of Port Site Infection in Patients Underwent Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16, no. 2 (2022): 335–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22162335.

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Objective: To assess the port site infection in patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Material and methods: The descriptive study was conducted at Department of Surgery, Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta from February 2021 to August 2021. Total 90 patients of gallstone, both male and female, age between 20-70 years and ASA grade II and III were recruited. All the selected patients were underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. All the surgeries were performed under general anesthesia. Port site infection was assessed in selected patients. Results: Mean age of the patients was 41.28
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Hashmi, Javaid Sajjad, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Raheel Imam Qureshi, Abdul Rasheed Zai, Muhammad Hanif Memon, and Khumair Asif. "Frequency of Port Site Wound Infection in Laparoscopic Surgery." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16, no. 3 (2022): 334–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22163334.

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Objective: To find the frequency of port site wound infection in laparoscopic surgery. Study Design: Retrospective study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Surgery, Rahbar Medical &amp; Dental College, Lahore from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2021. Methodology: One hundred cases of laparoscopic cholecystectomy were investigated. A standard protocol of National-Nosocomial Infections-Surveillance system as provided by CDC; was applied for identifying port site infection. Weeks assessment was initially done post 7 days of surgery in majority of patients and then after every 7 days f
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Kumari, Chandrakala, and N. P. Narain. "Port site infections after laparoscopic cholecystectomy." International Surgery Journal 9, no. 5 (2022): 1002. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20221146.

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Background: Port site infection (PSI) is an infrequent surgical site infection that complicates laparoscopic surgery but has a considerable influence in the overall outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate factors that influence PSI after laparoscopic cholecystectomies and to analyze which of these factors can be modified to avoid PSI in a trail to achieve maximum laparoscopic advantages.Methods: Swabs were taken for culture and sensitivity in all patients who developed PSI. Exploration under general anesthesia, for patients, had deep surgical site infecti
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Kumari, Chandrakala, and N. P. Narain. "Port site infections after laparoscopic cholecystectomy." International Surgery Journal 9, no. 5 (2022): 1002. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20221146.

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Background: Port site infection (PSI) is an infrequent surgical site infection that complicates laparoscopic surgery but has a considerable influence in the overall outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate factors that influence PSI after laparoscopic cholecystectomies and to analyze which of these factors can be modified to avoid PSI in a trail to achieve maximum laparoscopic advantages.Methods: Swabs were taken for culture and sensitivity in all patients who developed PSI. Exploration under general anesthesia, for patients, had deep surgical site infecti
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Khan, Arif Salam, Mohammad Faroque Eastiak, Ferdous Alam, Shishir Sikto Sarker, Md Sarower Islam, and Md Ibrahim Siddique. "Port site Infection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a teriary care hospital – a retrospective study." Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal 14, no. 4 (2022): 99–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v14i4.56606.

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Port site infection(PSI) in laparoscopic surgery is not very uncommon. The main aim of this study was to assess the causes of port site infection and its management. This retrospective descriptive study was conducted on 48 patients from March 2019 to December 2020 who develop port site infection after laparoscopic cholecystectomies. Operation notes were analyzed; and swabs were taken for culture &amp; sensitivity. Exploration and wound debride- ment with excisional biopsies were done under local anesthesia for all patients. All patients were followed-up for one year postoperatively. Factors as
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Hiramitsu, Takahisa, Toshihide Tomosugi, Kenta Futamura, et al. "Hand port-site infection after hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy for living-donor kidney transplantation: a retrospective cohort study." PeerJ 10 (October 17, 2022): e14215. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14215.

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Background Hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN) is widely performed to minimize burden on living kidney donors. However, hand port-site infections after HALDN may occur. This study aimed to assess the impact of donor characteristics including preoperative comorbidities and operative factors on hand port-site infection after HALDN. Methods In this single-center, retrospective cohort study, 1,260 consecutive HALDNs for living-donor kidney transplantation performed between January 2008 and December 2021 were evaluated. All living donors met the living kidney donor guidelines in Ja
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Tiwary, Arun Kumar. "Analysis of Port Site Complications & Measures to Prevent them." International Journal of Healthcare Education & Medical Informatics 07, no. 3&4 (2021): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.24321/2455.9199.202005.

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Background: Port site complications following elective laparoscopic surgeries are rare. Port site infection is the most common complication. Objectives: The study was conducted to analyze port site complications occurring in the patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries and measures to prevent them. Patients and Methods: Total 408 patients who underwent various laparoscopic surgeries were included in the study. Follow up was done for 3 months postoperatively. Port site was examined for any complication. Result: Out of 408 patients 24 patients (5.88%) developed port site complications. 14 pati
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Port site infection"

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Sandell, Claire-Louise. "A study of self-reported surgical site infection post total hip or total knee replacement." Thesis, University of Portsmouth, 2012. https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/a-study-of-selfreported-surgical-site-infection-post-total-hip-or-total-knee-replacement(ff96dda8-7c00-4e3a-8de2-ade5c54bfd02).html.

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Background: Currently there is little published evidence exploring the experience of post discharge surgical patients who have developed infection following hip and knes joint surgery. This mixed methods syudy used both quantitative (Phase One) and qualitative (Phase Two)methodologies to explore the experience of patients with self-reported surgical site infection Methods: Phase One - Used a researcher developed postal questionnaire to identify the incidence of self-reported surgical site infection at six weeks post surgery as well as investigating the patients' experience of diagnosis, treatm
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Rodrigues, Eglete Maria Pacheco. "Infecção de sítio cirúrgico em cães e gatos na rotina do bloco cirúrgico de Hospital Veterinário Universitário em Porto Alegre, no ano de 2012." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/75677.

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A infecção do sítio cirúrgico (ISC) é o processo infeccioso que ocorre no local onde se deu o procedimento cirúrgico, podendo manifestar-se após 48 horas da admissão hospitalar ou até 30 dias depois do procedimento e, em caso do uso de próteses, em até um ano. A ocorrência de ISC é responsável por grande parte das infecções que ocorrem nos hospitais tanto em medicina quanto em veterinária, elevando o tempo de hospitalização, os custos do tratamento e os transtornos aos pacientes por ela acometidos. Estas infecções geralmente estão associadas a fatores que predispõe a sua ocorrência, os chamado
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Armede, Viviane Cristina Bastos [UNESP]. "Incidência e determinantes de infecção de sítio cirúrgico em hospitais de pequeno porte nas divisões regionais de saúde de Araçatuba, Bauru e Botucatu." Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/135904.

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Armede, Viviane Cristina Bastos. "Incidência e determinantes de infecção de sítio cirúrgico em hospitais de pequeno porte nas divisões regionais de saúde de Araçatuba, Bauru e Botucatu." Botucatu, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/135904.

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Orientador: Carlos Magno Castelo Branco Fortaleza<br>Resumo: As Infecções Relacionadas à Assistência à Saúde (IRAS) são um problema de saúde pública de relevância global, e atingem com mais intensidade os países em desenvolvimento. No entanto, quase todas as informações disponíveis sobre incidência e preditores de IRAS procedem de estudos conduzidos em hospitais de ensino e/ou de grande porte. No Brasil, aproximadamente dois terços dos serviços hospitalares tem menos de 50 leitos, sendo classificados como hospitais de pequeno porte (HPP). Estes albergam intensa atividade cirúrgica e obstétrica
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Raghuraman, Kapil. "Synthesis and Evaluation of a Zn-Bioactive Glass Series to Prevent Post-Operative Infections in Craniofacial Applications." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1525241500626456.

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Pinheiro, Patrícia Yvonne Maciel. "Estudo clínico-epidemiológico de 125 casos de micobacteriose pós-cirúrgica atendidos no Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro no período de 2007 a 2009." Niterói, 2017. https://app.uff.br/riuff/handle/1/4582.

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Rasschaert, Denis. "Étude d'un coronavirus, le virus de la gastro-entérite transmissible du porc : identification des gènes structuraux et non-structuraux et localisation d'un site antigénique majeur sur la séquence de la glycoprotéine de spicule E2." Paris 11, 1988. http://www.theses.fr/1988PA112082.

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Le virus de la Gastro-entérite du porc appartient à la famille des Coronaviridae, un groupe de virus enveloppés dont le génome est constitué d'un long ARN de polarité positive. La séquence des 8300 nucléotides en région 3' de l'ARN génomique du VGET (souche Purdue-115) a été établie à partir de clones d'ADNc. Par rapport au génome entier (> 20 kb) cela recouvre l'ensemble des séquences exprimées par l'intermédiaire des 6 ARNs subgénomiques détectés dans les cellules infectées. Ces ARNs forment, avec l'ARNg, des séquences emboîtées coterminales en 3', caractéristiques du mode de réplication des
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Ekman, Jakob, and Benjamin Bernroth. "Liten tuva stjälper ofta stort lass : Bakteriell kontamination över tid av operationsinstrument vid öppen neurokirurgi." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för omvårdnad, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-115892.

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Bakgrund: Postoperativa sårinfektioner orsakar lidande för den drabbade patienten och kostnader för patienten, vården och samhället. Intraoperativ kontamination av operationsinstrumenten är en av källorna till dessa infektioner. Operationssjuksköterskan är ansvarig för aseptiken och operationsinstrumenten.   Syfte: Syftet med denna pilotstudie var att mäta graden av bakteriell kontamination över tid på operationsinstrument som används vid öppen neurokirurgi samt observera utvalda källor till kontamination under samma tid. Metod: Denna studie designades som en kvantitativ icke-experimentell obs
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Nahas, Caio Sergio Rizkallah. "Rastreamento da displasia anal em pacientes infectados pelo HIV: há concordância entre o estregaço anal e a biópsia guiada por anuscopia de alta resolução?" Universidade de São Paulo, 2012. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/5/5154/tde-10072012-145651/.

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OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a concordância entre o esfregaço anal e a biópsia guiada por anuscopia de alta resolução no diagnóstico da displasia anal em pacientes infectados pelo HIV. MÉTODO: Conduzimos uma análise transversal de pacientes infectados pelo HIV submetidos a rastreamento de displasia anal rotineiro. A concordância entre mensurações foi estimada por índice de kappa ponderado através de sistema de avaliação citológica e histológica de três categorias (normal, displasia de baixo grau, e displasia de alto grau). Estimativas de sensibilidade, especificidade e valore
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Ribeiro, Sara Isabel Macedo. "Alterações na cavidade oral provocadas pelo tratamento de radioterapia em pacientes com cancro de cabeça e pescoço." Master's thesis, [s.n.], 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10284/3702.

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Projeto de Pós-Graduação/Dissertação apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Medicina Dentária<br>O cancro de cabeça e pescoço representa cerca de 10% dos tumores malignos a nível mundial, e anualmente são diagnosticados sensivelmente 500.000 novos casos em todo o mundo. A nível nacional, o cancro de cabeça e pescoço é uma neoplasia maligna relativamente frequente, sendo responsável por uma taxa de mortalidade elevada. No ano de 2005 e 2006 foram registados 10286 doentes no RORENO, e destes, 1240 eram referentes à cavidade oral e
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Books on the topic "Port site infection"

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Alsulaimy, Mohammad, and Seyed Mohammad Kalantar Motamedi. Bariatric Surgery and Perioperative Infections. Edited by Tomasz Rogula, Philip Schauer, and Tammy Fouse. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190608347.003.0011.

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Morbid obesity is associated with an increased risk of infectious complications including surgical site, urinary tract, and pulmonary infections. Surgical site infections (SSI) are the most common, followed by urinary and respiratory infections. Various risk factors in obese patients including impaired immunity, and altered pulmonary and circulatory systems contribute to the increased susceptibility of morbid obese patients to infectious complications. Perioperative infections are defined to occur within 30 days of the initial operative procedure. Surgical site and urinary tract infections usu
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Davies, Patricia. Wound care. Oxford University Press, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199642663.003.0012.

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It is imperative that the surgical nurse has a good understanding of wound care, as all surgical patients will have a wound of some description. Prevention of surgical site infection begins with a pre-operative assessment and continues post-operatively with the assessment of the wound dressing and the surgical site. This chapter discusses the physiology of wound healing, wound assessment, and dressings for primary- and secondary-intention wounds. This chapter also outlines the prevention of surgical site infections, and common wound infections and their treatment.
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Eastwood, John, Cathy Corbishley, and John Grange. Mycobacterial infections. Edited by Vivekanand Jha. Oxford University Press, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199592548.003.0196.

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The genus Mycobacterium contains over a hundred species including the M. tuberculosis complex and M. leprae, the causative agents of, respectively, tuberculosis and leprosy. The many other species are environmental saprophytes, present particularly in free and piped water sources, and some species are causes of opportunist disease in humans, especially in those who are immune compromised.The genitourinary tract is a common site of both primary and post-primary tuberculosis. In most cases of renal tuberculosis there are gross lesions consisting of caseating granulomas from which tubercle bacill
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Bunch, Chris. Splenomegaly and other disorders of the spleen. Edited by Patrick Davey and David Sprigings. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199568741.003.0035.

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The spleen is a predominantly lymphoid organ, normally about the size of a clenched fist located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper abdomen. It has a dual role as a filter for the circulation, and a primary lymphoid organ in its own right. About three-quarters of its volume is a matrix of capillaries and sinuses (the red pulp), through which blood is able to percolate slowly and come into contact with fixed macrophages, which are able to remove senescent or damaged red cells, or other particulate matter such as bacteria. The lymphoid tissue is organized into scattered follicles (the white
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Bates, David. Spinal cord disorders. Oxford University Press, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198569381.003.0650.

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Non-traumatic spinal cord disease may be caused by compression due to tumour, infection or haematoma, inflammation, infection or post-infection, metabolic disturbances, infarction, and degeneration. The diagnosis is often made easier by the clinical assessment: the patient’s age, the speed of onset of the disease, severity of the deficits, the pattern of motor and sensory involvement, and presence of pain and sphincter symptoms are all important in making an assessment of the site and likely nature of the spinal disease.Investigations are obligatory to confirm a diagnosis and to direct therapy
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Daly, Ivonne M., and Ali Al-Khafaji. Intensive care management in hepatic and other abdominal organ transplantation. Oxford University Press, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199600830.003.0371.

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Care of the transplant patient post-operatively requires a multidisciplinary approach. The goal of the intensivist is to create an ideal environment for the allograft to recover from its ischaemic insult and return to normal function. An understanding of the recipient’s pretransplant physiology is essential, as the pathological states associated with organ failure may persist for weeks to months after transplant. In particular, cardiac and renal disease may impact care in the immediate post-transplant period. An understanding of immune suppressive strategies will enable the intensivist to miti
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Torgerson,, Paul R., C. N. L. Macpherson, and D. A. Vuitton. Cystic echinococcosis. Oxford University Press, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198570028.003.0060.

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Cystic echinococcosis (CE)\cystic hydatid disease is one of the most widespread and important global helminth zoonoses. The parasite Echinococcus granulosus is maintained in a wide spectrum of intermediate hosts, including sheep, goats, camels, cattle, pigs and equines. A number of wild intermediate hosts occur, including cervids in the northern part of the North American continent and Eurasia, marsupials in Australia and wild herbivores in East and southern Africa. The application of a range of molecular techniques to the characterization of the parasite has confirmed the existence of mostly
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Gaouette, Mark. Cruising for Trouble. ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9798400634673.

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This book offers an alarming inside look at the security preparations of the cruise industry and the potential for cruise ships to be the target for pirates, terrorists, and criminal activity. Cruising for Trouble exposes the acute vulnerability of cruise ships to piracy, terrorism, and crime, both on the high seas and in domestic and foreign ports-of-call. While cruise ships have ramped up in size and passenger capacity to become floating skyscrapers housing as many as 7,000 passengers, and while piracy incidents have increased since 2008 as the world economy has deteriorated, there has been
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Book chapters on the topic "Port site infection"

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Averbuch, Dina. "Bacterial Infections." In The EBMT Handbook. Springer International Publishing, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44080-9_36.

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AbstractHCT patients are at risk for severe bacterial infection, the most frequent of them are bloodstream infections (BSI). The majority occur at the pre-engraftment period. Primary BSIs are mainly central line catheter-related (CRBSI) or mucosal barrier injury-associated. Secondary BSI accompanies site-specific infection (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia and BSI). GNB has become an increasingly common cause of BSI, and are associated with high mortality. Specifically, an increase in infections due to resistant GNB, such as ESBL Enterobacterales, carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales
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Jain, Nityanand, Tungki Pratama Umar, Reem Sayad, et al. "Monkeypox Diagnosis in Clinical Settings: A Comprehensive Review of Best Laboratory Practices." In Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-57165-7_16.

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AbstractAn outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) was reported in more than 40 countries in early 2022. Accurate diagnosis of Mpox can be challenging, but history, clinical findings, and laboratory diagnosis can establish the diagnosis. The pre-analytic phase of testing includes collecting, storing, and transporting specimens. It is advised to swab the lesion site with virus transport medium (VTM) containing Dacron or polyester flock swabs from two different sites. Blood, urine, and semen samples may also be used. Timely sampling is necessary to obtain a sufficient amount of virus or antibodies. The ana
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Jibawi, Abdullah, Mohamed Baguneid, and Arnab Bhowmick. "Antibiotic prophylaxis in surgery." In Current Surgical Guidelines, edited by Abdullah Jibawi, Mohamed Baguneid, and Arnab Bhowmick. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198794769.003.0019.

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Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common cause of nosocomial infection and prophylactic antibiotics are used to reduce post-operative wound infection. To identify risk factors for developing SSIs and to prescribe antibiotics for both prophylactic and therapeutic treatment according to local guidelines is very important. Beta lactams should be avoided in case of penicillin allergy and risk of multidrug resistance. C. diff infection should be considered with prolonged use of antibiotics.
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Ogawa, Munehiro, and Yasuhito Tanaka. "Infection Control." In Osteotomy Essentials - From Basic Techniques to Advanced Practices [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1009566.

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Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative disease that often results in joint deformity and dysfunction. Among treatment options, high tibial osteotomy (HTO), a joint-sparing surgical technique, effectively treats medial compartment KOA by redistributing load and improving joint alignment. Despite advancements in surgical technique and infection prevention, surgical site infection (SSI) remains a significant complication. This review examines the incidence, risk factors, and management strategies for SSIs following around-knee osteotomy, particularly HTO. While deep SSIs are rare, they pose
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C. Stawicki, Elizabeth, Julie M. Aultman, and Michael S. Firstenberg. "Septic Embolism: A Dreaded Complication of Cardiac and Vascular Infections." In Advances in Endocarditis - A 2025 Update [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1010905.

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Septic Embolism results in potentially severe clinical consequences and high morbidity rates, especially when associated with infective endocarditis (IE). Often caused by combinations of thrombus and infectious material, either bacterial or fungal, septic embolism (SE) can originate from various infected sites by local or systemic metastasis, but it can also start with primary cardiac valve infections. Several factors, either alone or in combination may led to increased risk for IE – advanced patient age, the use of prosthetic valves, implantation of various intracardiac devices, intravenous (
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Ma, Zhe, and Kevin W. Chung. "Intravascular Catheter and Urinary Catheter Infections." In Advanced Anesthesia Review, edited by Alaa Abd-Elsayed. Oxford University PressNew York, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780197584521.003.0356.

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Abstract Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. All types of intravascular catheters are associated with some risk; however, nontunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) and pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) carry the highest risk. Recent guidelines favor subclavian and internal jugular over femoral catheterization; meta-analyses have shown no difference in CRBSI across the three sites, particularly including considerations for operator skill, risk of mechanical complications, and specific patient factors. Prolo
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Plonsker, Jillian, Michael Brandel, Usman Khan, and Michael L. Levy. "Penetrating Craniocerebral Injury in Pediatric Patients." In Frontiers In Traumatic Brain Injury. IntechOpen, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.106549.

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Penetrating head trauma is rare in the pediatric population, and rarer still in the civilian pediatric population. The high rehabilitation potential of children and the higher likelihood of a low-velocity, survivable injury necessitates careful management to minimize morbidity due to secondary injury from ischemia or infection. Management of penetrating injuries includes patient stabilization, appropriate imaging, and if surgery is needed, entry/exit site debridement with dural closure to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leak. Post-operative care includes infection prevention, intracerebral pressur
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Maxey-Jones, Courtney, and Edward Bittner. "An Intervention to Decrease Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in the ICU." In 50 Studies Every Intensivist Should Know, edited by Edward A. Bittner and Michael E. Hochman. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190467654.003.0047.

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As part of the Keystone Intensive Care Unit project a bundle of evidence-based interventions was introduced in ICUs across the state of Michigan with the goal of decreasing catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBI). The bundle included (1) hand washing, (2) full barrier precautions during placement of central venous catheters, (3) skin cleaning with chlorhexidine, (4) if possible, avoidance of femoral site, and (5) removing unnecessary central venous catheters. Post implementation rates of catheter-related bloodstream infections were compared to baseline data. The results showed a decreas
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Thakur, Sarika, Alka Sharma, Reena Negi, Ram Gopal Nitharwal, and Inderjeet Kaur. "Perspectives on the drug discovery of intestinal protozoan parasites." In Intestinal Parasites - New Developments in Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Future Directions [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1005559.

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The intestinal protozoan parasites pose serious health concerns, infecting more than one billion individuals every year and mainly causing diarrhea in infants and adults. Main pathogens include Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba histolytica, Cyclospora cayetanensis, and Cryptosporidium spp. causing giardiasis, amoebiasis, cyclosporiasis, and cryptosporidiosis, respectively. The drug arsenal to treat these diseases is limited (&lt;25 drugs are in clinical use) for the treatment of all protozoal infections. The existing treatment options are decades of years old (discovered in 1930–1980s) and have
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Weston, DarLene A., and Roberto Valcárcel Rojas. "Communities in Contact." In Cuban Archaeology in the Caribbean. University Press of Florida, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.5744/florida/9781683400028.003.0007.

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Cuba was among the first areas in the New World where contact occurred between indigenous Amerindian populations and Europeans. As the cemetery of El Chorro de Maíta encompasses indigenous use of the site through the pre-Columbian and post-contact period, it affords an opportunity to examine the influence of European contact on the health and paleodemography of the Amerindian population. Analysis of the 133 individuals at the site has revealed a population almost free of skeletal pathology, apart from a few cases of joint degeneration and minor trauma. The high proportion of young adult and ch
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Conference papers on the topic "Port site infection"

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Silva, L. E., C. Gotardi, P. Schwarz, et al. "Salmonella infection in a multiple-site swine production system in Brazil." In Fifth International Symposium on the Epidemiology and Control of Foodborn Pathogens in Pork. Iowa State University, Digital Press, 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.31274/safepork-180809-527.

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Sinha, Dipanjan. "Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumour‚ A rare cause of post-op uncontrollable Hemorrhage." In 10th National Conference of Asia Oceania Research Organisation on Genital Infections and Neoplasia, India. AOGIN 2021, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.7869/aogin71.

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Xu, Susan S., Zhipeng Lei, Ziqing Zhuang, and Michael Bergman. "Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Flow of Exhaled Particles From Powered-Air Purifying Respirators." In ASME 2019 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-97826.

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Abstract In surgical settings, infectious particulate wound contamination is a recognized cause of post-operative infections. Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are widely used by healthcare workers personal protection against infectious aerosols. Healthcare infection preventionists have expressed concern about the possibility that infectious particles expelled from PAPR exhalation channels could lead to healthcare associated infections, especially in operative settings where sterile procedural technique is emphasized. This study used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling to simul
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Angulo, Frederick J., and Nadine Oosmanally. "Preliminary foodnet data on the incidence of foodborne infection, 10 US sites 2004." In Sixth International Symposium on the Epidemiology and Control of Foodborne Pathogens in Pork. Iowa State University, Digital Press, 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.31274/safepork-180809-713.

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Ponce, J., A. J. Anzalone, H. Sayles, et al. "Associations Between Micronutrient Deficiency and Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19 After Acute Infection: A Multi-site Retrospective Study." In American Thoracic Society 2023 International Conference, May 19-24, 2023 - Washington, DC. American Thoracic Society, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2023.207.1_meetingabstracts.a4389.

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Moreira, Vanessa de Freitas, Alana Strucker Barbosa, Camila Alves Pereira, et al. "Case report: an atypical case of post-poliomyelitis syndrome and its radiological correlations." In XIV Congresso Paulista de Neurologia. Zeppelini Editorial e Comunicação, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5327/1516-3180.141s1.570.

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A.V.S., 57-year-old, had delayed motor development milestones, walking at the age of three with slow progression of symptoms which later stabilized. At the age 31 he noticed a new worsening, with proximal lower limbs weakness and the need for unilateral support while walking. He reports a history of Poliomyelitis. Neurological examination showed thoracic kyphosis and lumbar hyperlordosis, flaccid areflex and asymmetric tetraparesis predominantly in lower limbs (worse on the left side) and proximally in upper limbs. He also had muscle atrophy on those sites with fasciculations and a pawing gait
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Anwer, Sewgil, Kawther Saeed, Muzhda Qader, et al. "Microbiological Analysis of Tissue Paper Pre- and Post-Exposure in Restrooms and its effects to women’s health." In 4th Scientific Conference on Women’s Health. Hawler Medical University, 2025. https://doi.org/10.15218/crewh.2024.07.

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Back ground and Objectives: Toilet tissue paper are sanitary paper that comes into direct contact with the body but at the same time they are a good place for growth of microorganism. The objective of this study was to isolate, identify and evaluate the presence or absence of bacterial and fungal contaminants present on tissue paper remained in toilets. Methods: Ten toilet tissue paper brands commercially available in Erbil City were tested for bacterial and fungal examination before placing them in toilet (zero time) and after placing them in five (5) different sites that determined within th
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Gerasimidi, S. K., and D. V. Gluhov. "ASSESSMENT OF HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS OF LOCOMOTIVE CREW WORKERS CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM IN POSTCOVID PERIOD." In The 17th «OCCUPATION and HEALTH» Russian National Congress with International Participation (OHRNC-2023). FSBSI «IRIOH», 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.31089/978-5-6042929-1-4-2023-1-142-146.

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The new coronavirus infection affects not only the respiratory organs, but also the cardiovascular system, especially in the presence of risk factors (arterial hypertension, smoking, overweight). The manifestation of post-COVID complications can affect the functioning of the cardiovascular system in workers in any field, including workers in locomotive crews. Aim. To assess the hemodynamic parameters of the cardiovascular system in workers of locomotive crews who had a coronavirus infection, depending on the severity of the course and the presence of risk factors. Research methods. The study i
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Vesnovsky, Oleg, L. D. Timmie Topoleski, Laurence W. Grossman, Jon P. Casamento, and Liang Zhu. "Evaluation of Temperature Transients at Various Body Temperature Measuring Sites Using a Fast Response Thermistor Bead Sensor." In ASME 2013 Summer Bioengineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/sbc2013-14065.

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Body temperature monitoring of humans has been an important tool for helping clinicians diagnose infections, detect fever, monitor thermoregulation functions during surgical procedures, and assess post-surgery recovery.1–3 Fever itself is typically not considered a disease. It is a response of the body to a disease, which is often inflammatory in nature. Elevation of the set point at the body temperature control center, the brain hypothalamus, is caused by circulating pyrogens produced by the immune system responding to diseases. Since the brain hypothalamus is not easily accessed by thermomet
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Kim, Jeong Hun, Nicholas Theodore, Rajiv Iyer, Amir Manbachi, and Richard Um. "Development of Voice-Controlled Smart Surgical Bed." In 2020 Design of Medical Devices Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/dmd2020-9065.

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Abstract Wasted time in the operating room results in higher operating costs and greater post-operative complications. One effective way to reduce operation time is automating basic processes that occur during surgery. Given the rise of smart-home devices, implementation of virtual assistants became a feasible solution in many medical settings. With a consumer smart-home device and off-the-shelf components, we engineered a voice-controlled smart surgical bed that adjusts the bed configuration via a voice input. The resulting device is expected to optimize human resources and reduce surgical si
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Whitham, Steven A., Amit Gal-On, and Victor Gaba. Post-transcriptional Regulation of Host Genes Involved with Symptom Expression in Potyviral Infections. United States Department of Agriculture, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2012.7593391.bard.

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Understanding how RNA viruses cause disease symptoms in their hosts is expected to provide information that can be exploited to enhance modern agriculture. The helper component-proteinase (HC-Pro) protein of potyviruses has been implicated in symptom development. Previously, we demonstrated that symptom expression is associated with binding of duplex small-interfering-RNA (duplex-siRNA) to a highly conserved FRNK amino acid motif in the HC-Pro of Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV). This binding activity also alters host microRNA (miRNA) profiles. In Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV), which infects t
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Hajarizadeh, Behzad, Jennifer MacLachlan, Benjamin Cowie, and Gregory J. Dore. Population-level interventions to improve the health outcomes of people living with hepatitis B: an Evidence Check brokered by the Sax Institute for the NSW Ministry of Health, 2022. The Sax Institute, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.57022/pxwj3682.

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Background An estimated 292 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection globally, including 223,000 people in Australia. HBV diagnosis and linkage of people living with HBV to clinical care is suboptimal in Australia, with 27% of people living with HBV undiagnosed and 77% not receiving regular HBV clinical care. This systematic review aimed to characterize population-level interventions implemented to enhance all components of HBV care cascade and analyse the effectiveness of interventions. Review questions Question 1: What population-level interventions, programs
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Hsieh, Patrick, Eric Apaydin, Robert G. Briggs, et al. Diagnosis and Treatment of Tethered Spinal Cord. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.23970/ahrqepccer274.

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Objectives. To summarize the evidence regarding diagnosis, prophylactic treatment, symptomatic treatment, and repeat surgery of tethered spinal cord. Data sources. We searched PubMed®, Embase®, CINAHL, Web of Science, SCOPUS, clinicaltrials.gov, ICTRP, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PROSPERO, ECRI repository, G-I-N, MagicApp, and ClinicalKey from inception to March 2024; reference-mined reviews; and contacted research authors. Review methods. The review followed a detailed protocol and was supported by a Technical Expert Panel. Systematic review software (DistillerSR) was utilized fo
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Uni, Zehava, and Peter Ferket. Enhancement of development of broilers and poults by in ovo feeding. United States Department of Agriculture, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2006.7695878.bard.

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The specific objectives of this research were the study of the physical and nutritional properties of the In Ovo Feeding (IOF) solution (i.e. theosmostic properties and the carbohydrate: protein ratio composition). Then, using the optimal solution for determining its effect on hatchability, early nutritional status and intestinal development of broilers and turkey during the last quarter of incubation through to 7 days post-hatch (i.e. pre-post hatch period) by using molecular, biochemical and histological tools. The objective for the last research phase was the determination of the effect of
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