Systematic Review: Does hair removal before surgery prevent infections after surgery?

Summary: Does hair removal before surgery prevent infections after surgery? – Cochrane Library

Original study: Preoperative hair removal to reduce surgical site infection – Cochrane Library

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Hair removal before surgery to prevent infections after #surgery https://t.co/y9j1Ak7BSh Updated @CochraneWounds systematic review: "Clippers & hair removal cream probably cause ⬇️ infections than razor. Removing hair on day of surgery may slightly ⬇️ the # of infections." pic.twitter.com/Sode1dvuyK

— Cochrane UK (@CochraneUK) September 3, 2021