Alcoholic vs. aqueous chlorhexidine for abdominal surgery skin preparation: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Surgical site infections (SSIs) significantly affect patient outcomes and healthcare costs. Alcohol-based chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is widely used for preoperative skin preparation; however, aqueous CHG is being considered as a safer alternative in certain settings. This study was desig...

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Main Authors: Pakkapol Sukvibul, Amarit Tansawet, Metasist Kultanaruangnonth, Lalita Chatrung, Suphakarn Techapongsatorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15379-w
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