Measures to prevent surgical site infections in neurosurgery: Survey and comparative analysis.

Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSI) are among the most common type of healthcare-associated infections and are involved with an increase in morbidity, mortality and higher healthcare costs.

Methods: The Observatory of Infection in Surgery has conducted a survey to assess the level of awareness and implementation of the preventive measures for SSI. A 64-question questionnaire was given to SENEC (Sociedad Española de Neurocirugía) members.

The persistent breach between evidence and practice in the prevention of surgical site infection. Qualitative study.

Background: Despite the dissemination of guidelines for surgical site infection (SSI) prevention, a gap between the theoretical measures and their compliance persists. Accurate estimates of the implementation of preventative measures is crucial before planning dissemination strategies.

Methods: A web-based survey was distributed to members of 11 Associations of operative nurses and surgeons.

Suprasellar Epidermoid Cyst: Case Report of Extended Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Resection and Systematic Review of the Literature.

Background: Suprasellar epidermoid cysts (SECs) constitute a large portion of so-called pearly tumors. Despite their insidious development and infiltration into vital neurovascular structures, they have a friable consistency, which particularly facilitates their resection; the only alternative to surgery is wait-and-see policy. We present a case of SEC in a patient with bitemporal hemianopia and no other significant symptoms and results of analysis of data on surgical treatment of 71 similar cases reported in the last 4 decades.