Key result
Surveyed vascular surgeons show strong trial equipoise for surgical site infection prevention despite varied practice.
Why the study?
Current SSI prevention guidance is supported by low-quality evidence, leading to substantial variation and unsubstantiated interventions in practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=58)
Yes
This survey demonstrates significant variation in SSI prevention practices among UK vascular surgeons but highlights a strong willingness to participate in future randomized controlled trials.
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Supports RCT feasibility amid heterogeneous SSI prevention practice in MLLA; leaves optimal interventions undetermined pending trials.
Lathan et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Surgical site infection prevention in vascular surgery (n=58). Survey on SSI prevention practices and equipoise was evaluated on Current practice and equipoise regarding potential interventions to reduce SSI rates. Despite significant heterogeneity in practice to prevent surgical site infection, the majority of surveyed vascular surgeons showed willingness to randomize patients to interventions in future trials.
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