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Little evidence that antibiotics help open surgical wounds heal
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – There are no high-quality trials assessing whether using antibiotics or antiseptics on open surgical wounds speeds healing by slowing the growth of dangerous microorganisms, according to a new Cochrane review. While most surgical incisions are closed with stitches or staples, some cannot be closed if skin edges do not…