The Long and Dramatic History of Surgical Infections
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Background: Surgical infections cause still significant morbidity and mortality all over the world, nevertheless new surgical techniques and advancements in the treatment of patients affected by primary and secondary peritonitis. The aim of this historical review is to retrace the history of the fight against the iatrogenic infections in surgery from XVIII to XX century. Materials and Methods: We carried a systematic historical review about all the available documents about surgical infections and the development of aseptic
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تاریخ انتشار 2016