[Surgical sepsis: myths and realities]

G Chir. 1989 Mar;10(3):81-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors review the modern knowledge of sepsis, asepsis and antisepsis in surgery; they underline some surgeon's customary attitudes and convictions no more scientifically significant today.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Air Microbiology
  • Bacterial Infections / etiology*
  • Bacterial Infections / prevention & control
  • Equipment Contamination / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Immune Tolerance
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control