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Effects of occlusive and conventional gauze dressings on incisional healing after abdominal operations.

AbstractOBJECTIVE:
To compare the effect of occlusive (Comfeel) and conventional (Mepore) dressings on the healing of incisional wounds after abdominal operations.
DESIGN:
Prospective randomised study.
SETTING:
Laboratory and teaching hospital, Denmark.
SUBJECTS:
73 patients who underwent clean operations requiring incisions longer than 5 cm between August 1993 and August 1995 were randomised to have their wounds dressed with either Comfeel or Mepore.
INTERVENTIONS:
Comfeel was left on until the sutures were removed, and Mepore was removed 2 days postoperatively.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:
Infection, adherence, leakage, and cosmetic appearance three months later.
RESULTS:
36 patients were randomised to have Comfeel and 37 to have Mepore. 29 patients were withdrawn from the study (20 having Mepore and 9 having Comfeel) leaving 26, and 17 for analysis, respectively. Wound infections developed in 1 patient in the Comfeel group and 5 in the Mepores group (p = 0.2). There were no differences between the groups regarding the need for dressings to be changed, the incidence of leakage, or loosening of the dressing from the skin. Comfeel adhered securely to the skin and remained more or less transparent until sutures were removed. It remained totally transparent in 23 (64%), and no dressing became totally opaque. There were no differences in cosmetic appearance after three months. We had the impression that patients who had Comfeel were more comfortable and found it easier to mobilise and carry out their daily activities.
CONCLUSION:
Occlusive dressings stay in place and stay transparent, and do not increase the risk of wound infection. They may even be more comfortable. they are a reasonable alternative to conventional dressings.
AuthorsC Holm, J S Petersen, F Grønboek, F Gottrup
JournalThe European journal of surgery = Acta chirurgica (Eur J Surg) Vol. 164 Issue 3 Pg. 179-83 (Mar 1998) ISSN: 1102-4151 [Print] England
PMID9562277 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
Chemical References
  • Colloids
  • Organic Chemicals
  • comfeel
Topics
  • Abdomen (surgery)
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bandages
  • Cicatrix (etiology)
  • Colloids
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occlusive Dressings
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Prospective Studies
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative (adverse effects)
  • Surgical Wound Dehiscence
  • Surgical Wound Infection
  • Wound Healing (physiology)

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