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Postoperative surgical site infection after preoperative use of razor versus clipper for hair removal in inguinal hernia surgery: A quasi-randomized clinical trial.
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- Effect of preoperative hair removal vs. no removal on surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.F1000Research · 2024Pooled it
- Comparative efficacy and safety of surgical techniques for inguinal hernia repair in elderly patients: a network meta-analysis.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Review
- Integrated metagenomic and culture-dependent profiling reveals electric shavers as selective reservoirs for multidrug-resistant opportunistic pathogens.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- Natural Microbiota of Dogs and Cats as a Source and Vector of Resistance Genes-Clinical Significance.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Postoperative surgical site infection after preoperative use of razor versus clipper for hair removal in inguinal hernia surgery: A quasi-randomized clinical trial.Health science reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Trail Design: Quasi-randomized clinical trial. Methods: Results: The total number of participants was 320. The mean age of the Razor group was 45.36 ± 14.68 years and that of Clipper was 44.42 ± 13.77 ( Conclusion: In summary, the practice of preoperative hair removal on-site preparation using a razor is associated with the incidence of skin trauma but overall shave quality at the operative site was better in the razor group with an apparent increased risk of SSI. Based on these findings, it would be better for surgeons to decide on an operation for either razors or clippers for preoperative preparation.
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