The effectiveness of waxing or epilation compared to conventional methods of hair removal in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The effectiveness of waxing or epilation compared to conventional methods of hair removal in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) pose a significant challenge to healthcare systems by elevating patient morbidity and mortality and driving up financial costs. Preoperative skin preparation is crucial for preventing SSIs; however, certain traditional methods of hair removal have been found...

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Main Authors: Joseph Cutteridge, Pierre Garrido, Tim Staniland, Arthur Lim, Joshua Totty, Ross Lathan, George Smith, Ian Chetter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
surgical site infection
epilation
waxing
hair removal
systematic review
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1395681/full
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