The PLUS study: efficacy of triclosan coated suture (VicrylPlus®) to reduce infection in primary suture of childbirth related perineal tears - a randomized controlled trial

The PLUS study: efficacy of triclosan coated suture (VicrylPlus®) to reduce infection in primary suture of childbirth related perineal tears - a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Preventing infection in primary sutured perineal tears after childbirth is crucial to avoid systemic antibiotic use and potential complications from poor healing. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of an antibacterial, triclosan-coated suture (VicrylPlus®) in reducing i...

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Main Authors: K. Sonnichsen, P-E. Isberg, J. Elers, M. Zaigham, Nana Wiberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
Subjects:
Antibacterial sutures
Childbirth
Episiotomies
Perineal tears
Surgical site infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-025-00211-0
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