{"title":"A Clinical Audit of Surgical Site Infection Surveillance in a Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery Unit in an Academic Hospital Complex in South Africa","authors":"Emmy Ngoakoana Nokaneng, Samantha L. Holloway","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70196","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The clinical outcomes and financial impact of surgical site infection within South Africa is not well known due to the lack of an established national surveillance programme. The aim of this project was to undertake a baseline clinical audit of surgical site infection prevention in a Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgery unit using the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical guideline (NG125) as the benchmark standard. The primary objective was to establish a baseline incidence of surgical site infection. This was a prospective and observational clinical audit undertaken at the MFOS unit in a University Hospital in South Africa. Thirty-seven participants who had surgical procedures were recruited and monitored telephonically post-discharge for a period of 30 days. The composite compliance rate to the process indicators was 39.86% (95% Confidence Interval 37.25–42.46). The incidence rate of surgical site infection was 14.81% (<i>n</i> = 8). The resection of head and neck malignancy contributed majority of the SSI cases (50%, <i>n</i> = 4). Five organ/space SSI cases were detected with a mortality rate of 25% (<i>n</i> = 2). The higher surgical site infection rates may be associated with the lapses in the infection control practices. For example, the lack of an aseptic technique <span>lack</span> or structured approach to wound management. The main recommendation was the development of evidence-based surgical site infection preventative strategies that are applicable to the Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgery procedures to reduce surgical site infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70196","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aryna C. Armand, Matin Bikaran, Timothy B. Gardner, Michael K. Matthew
{"title":"The Role of Infrasound and Audible Acoustic Sound in Modulating Wound Healing: A Systematic Review","authors":"Aryna C. Armand, Matin Bikaran, Timothy B. Gardner, Michael K. Matthew","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70243","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This systematic review evaluates the therapeutic effects of infrasound (1–20 Hz) and low-frequency audible sound (20 Hz–20 kHz) on wound healing, with a focus on cell migration, tissue regeneration, and bone repair. A comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar was conducted to synthesise current data on these acoustic frequencies' impact on cellular functions. Key findings indicate that infrasound enhances bone growth and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stem cells, significantly accelerating fracture healing by increasing bone mineral density. Low-frequency sound at 100 Hz promotes fibroblast migration and alters cell morphology through actin restructuring, with effects varying by horizontal versus vertical vibrations. Additionally, frequencies of 10 and 20 kHz stimulate epidermal wound healing in mice by activating keratinocyte functions. These results highlight the potential of specific acoustic frequencies as non-invasive, cost-effective wound treatment options, particularly for bone regeneration and chronic wounds. Further research is recommended to refine acoustic parameters and validate clinical applications to establish therapeutic protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70243","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stories About Living and Going Through Reconstructive Surgery for Pressure Injuries—A Narrative Study","authors":"Mari Nööjd, Moustafa Elmasry, Ingrid Steinvall","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70197","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70197","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We investigated the lived experience of adult patients with ischial, sacral and trochanteric pressure injuries going through reconstructive surgery. Five informants were recruited. The study was conducted using narrative methodology including in-depth interviews. The transcripts were analysed using structural and thematic methods as described by Riessman. Three main themes were derived: The wound—that changes life; Time—it's my life passing by; and Surgery—a fast track back to life. This study emphasises the importance of surgery as a way to reduce the time it takes for a pressure injury to heal. Involving patients in their own care and sharing information about their treatment is crucial to empower them and maintain a sense of hope.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70197","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143879850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: Treatment of Diabetic Foot With Moxibustion: Clinical Evidence From Meta-Analysis","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70655","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70655","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION:</b> <span>Y. Ji</span>, <span>Y. Zhang</span>, <span>R. Wu</span>, <span>T. Wang</span>, <span>J. Wang</span>, <span>Z. Liu</span>, and <span>W. Liu</span>, “ <span>Treatment of Diabetic Foot With Moxibustion: Clinical Evidence From Meta-Analysis</span>,” <i>International Wound Journal</i> <span>21</span>, no. <span>2</span> (<span>2024</span>): e14791, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14791.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 15 February 2024, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70655","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143861476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Between Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided and Angiography-Guided Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Control Trials and Systematic Review","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70631","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION:</b> <span>Y.Y. Tan</span>, <span>X.X. Man</span>, <span>L.Y. Liu</span>, and <span>H. Xu</span>, “ <span>Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Between Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided and Angiography-Guided Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Control Trials and Systematic Review</span>,” <i>International Wound Journal</i> <span>16</span>, no. <span>3</span> (<span>2019</span>): <span>649</span>–<span>658</span>, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13073.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 30 January 2019, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70631","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143861463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: The Effects of Intravenous Lidocaine on Wound Pain and Gastrointestinal Function Recovery After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70642","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70642","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION:</b> <span>S. Wei</span>, <span>Z. Yu-han</span>, <span>J. Wei-wei</span>, and <span>Y. Hai</span>, “ <span>The Effects of Intravenous Lidocaine on Wound Pain and Gastrointestinal Function Recovery After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery</span>,” <i>International Wound Journal</i> <span>17</span>, no. <span>2</span> (<span>2020</span>): <span>351</span>–<span>362</span>, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13279.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 13 December 2019, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70642","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143861727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: Clinical Study on Orthopaedic Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis With Soft Tissue Defect In Adults","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70666","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION:</b> <span>X. Zhang</span>, <span>X. Yang</span>, <span>Y. Chen</span>, <span>G. Wang</span>, <span>P. Sing</span>, <span>Z. Zhao</span>, and <span>H. Bi</span>, “ <span>Clinical Study on Orthopaedic Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis With Soft Tissue Defect In Adults</span>,” <i>International Wound Journal</i> <span>19</span>, no. <span>6</span> (<span>2022</span>): <span>1349</span>–<span>1356</span>, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13729.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 21 December 2021, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70666","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143861465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: Combined Analysis of circRNA and mRNA Profiles and Interactions in Patients With Diabetic Foot and Diabetes Mellitus","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70647","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION:</b> <span>W. Zhao</span>, <span>J. Liang</span>, <span>Z. Chen</span>, <span>Y. Diao</span>, and <span>G. Miao</span>, “ <span>Combined Analysis of circRNA and mRNA Profiles and Interactions in Patients With Diabetic Foot and Diabetes Mellitus</span>,” <i>International Wound Journal</i> <span>17</span>, no. <span>5</span> (<span>2020</span>): <span>1183</span>–<span>1193</span>, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13420.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 23 June 2020, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70647","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143861466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: Application of VSD Technique in Adults With Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Extremities Combined With Soft Tissue Defects","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70673","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70673","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION:</b> <span>X. Zhang</span>, <span>Y. Chen</span>, <span>X. Xiao</span>, <span>Z. Wang</span>, <span>X. Yang</span>, and <span>Z. Zhao</span>, “ <span>Application of VSD Technique in Adults With Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Extremities Combined With Soft Tissue Defects</span>,” <i>International Wound Journal</i> <span>20</span>, no. <span>3</span> (<span>2023</span>): <span>768</span>–<span>773</span>, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13921.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 09 August 2022, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70673","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143861473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: The Risk of Intracranial Infection in Adults With Hydrocephalus After Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery: A Retrospective Study","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/iwj.70639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70639","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION:</b> <span>Y.-N. Yang</span>, <span>J. Zhang</span>, <span>Z. Gu</span>, and <span>Y.-L. Song</span>, “ <span>The Risk of Intracranial Infection in Adults With Hydrocephalus After Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery: A Retrospective Study</span>,” <i>International Wound Journal</i> <span>17</span>, no. <span>3</span> (<span>2020</span>): <span>722</span>–<span>728</span>, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13331.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 19 February 2020, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":14451,"journal":{"name":"International Wound Journal","volume":"22 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/iwj.70639","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143861733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}