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Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most common infection following a surgical procedure and reduction of SSI is an important issue for health professionals and patients. In particular, SSI may develop into a serious infection in cancer patients with decreased white blood cell counts due to chemotherapy and in pediatric patients with a weak immune system. Because SSI often occurs through sutures used in surgery that remain in the body, improvement of sutures has been used as a countermeasure against SSI. In 2003, the introduction of a suture containing an antibacterial agent opened a new avenue to prevention of SSI. In this study, we report a case of pediatric malignant rhabdoid tumor in which head reconstructive surgery was performed using the antibacterial suture with successful control of infectious diseases. We also provide an overview of the current situation and perspectives on prevention of SSI.
