Operative site irrigation with povidone-iodine solution in spinal surgery for surgical site infection prevention: Can it be used safety?

  • Reza Akhavan Sigari Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Tuebingen, Eberhard-Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany.
  • Hesam Abdolhoseinpour Department of Neurosurgery, Bou Ali Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v24i3.1282
Keywords: Intraoperative irrigation, Povidone-iodine solution, Surgery, Spinal

Abstract

Povidone-iodine (PVI) is an effective disinfection solution for surgical wounds. However, there is some reports of its adverse effects on wound healing and bone reunion. Here, we evaluate the efficacy and safety of PVI irrigation in the prevention of surgical site infection in spinal surgery.

Published
08-07-2020
How to Cite
Sigari, R. A., & Abdolhoseinpour, H. (2020). Operative site irrigation with povidone-iodine solution in spinal surgery for surgical site infection prevention: Can it be used safety?. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 24(3), 314-318. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v24i3.1282
Issue
Vol 24 No 3 (2020): July-Sep
Section
ORIGINAL RESEARCH