International journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Goal-directed fluid therapy for reducing risk of surgical site infections following abdominal surgery - A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Surgical site infections (SSIs) become a key indicator of quality of care. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the effect of goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) on the risk of SSIs after abdominal surgery. ⋯ This systematic review suggests that perioperative GDFT is associated with a reduction in the incidence of SSIs after abdominal surgery.