Faculty Collaboration Database

Charles Edmiston PhD, MD

Emeritus Professor

Institution: Medical College of Wisconsin
Department: Surgery
Division: Surgery Vascular and Endovascular

Publications (150)

The true incidence and cost of surgical site infection. (Edmiston C, Bond-Smith G, Leaper D) J Wound Care 2025 Apr 02;34(4):319-320 PMID: 40227924 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105003463027 04/14/2025 2 Citations

Biofilms and antibacterial sutures. (Leaper D, Bond-Smith G, Edmiston C) J Wound Care 2024 Nov 02;33(11):850-851 PMID: 39480733 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85208290483 11/03/2024

In reference to: High-level disinfection, sterilization and hand hygiene: What do accreditation surveyors want to see? (Benedict A, Berg D, Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M, Waldowski L, Warye K) Am J Infect Control 2024 Apr;52(4):498-499 PMID: 38508854 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85188164040 03/21/2024

A Review of the Evidence on the Role of Floors and Shoes in the Dissemination of Pathogens in a Healthcare Setting. (Limper HM, Sier A, Warye K, Spencer M, Graves P, Edmiston CE) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2024 Feb;25(1):46-55 PMID: 38181189 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85184040105 01/05/2024 3 Citations

Effects of Advanced Team-Based Care on Care Processes and Health Measures in a Federally Qualified Health Center. (Cliff BQ, Siegel N, Panzer J, Deis E, Patel A, Edmiston C, Stiehl E) J Ambul Care Manage 2024 Jan-Mar 01;47(1):33-42 PMID: 37994512 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85177810750 11/23/2023 4 Citations

Effectiveness versus Uptake: The Challenges of Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Surgical Site Infection in Patients with Colon Surgeries. (Camperlengo L, Spencer M, Graves P, Danker W, Edmiston CE Jr) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2023 May;24(4):382-389 PMID: 37022729 PMCID: PMC10173747 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85159194449 04/07/2023 8 Citations

Longitudinal Rates, Patient Risk Factors, and Economic Impact of Superficial and Deep Incisional Surgical Site Infection After Primary and Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A U.S. Retrospective Commercial Claims Database Analysis. (Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M, Gunja NJ, Holy CE, Ruppenkamp JW, Leaper DJ) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2023 May;24(4):366-375 PMID: 36940292 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85159210275 03/21/2023 8 Citations

Longitudinal rates, risk factors, and costs of superficial and deep incisional surgical-site infection (SSI) after primary and revision total knee arthroplasty: A US retrospective claims database analysis. (Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M, Gunja NJ, Holy CE, Ruppenkamp JW, Leaper DJ) Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2023 Oct;44(10):1587-1595 PMID: 36726345 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85174751344 02/03/2023 14 Citations

Prevention of Orthopedic Prosthetic Infections Using Evidence-Based Surgical Site Infection Care Bundles: A Narrative Review. (Edmiston CE Jr, Leaper DJ) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2022 Sep;23(7):645-655 PMID: 35925775 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85137136312 08/05/2022 13 Citations

Recommendations for change in infection prevention programs and practice. (Garcia R, Barnes S, Boukidjian R, Goss LK, Spencer M, Septimus EJ, Wright MO, Munro S, Reese SM, Fakih MG, Edmiston CE, Levesque M) Am J Infect Control 2022 Dec;50(12):1281-1295 PMID: 35525498 PMCID: PMC9065600 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85131376668 05/08/2022 46 Citations

Risk and economic burden of surgical site infection following spinal fusion in adults. (Edmiston CE Jr, Leaper DJ, Chitnis AS, Holy CE, Chen BP) Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2023 Jan;44(1):88-95 PMID: 35322778 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85127853788 03/25/2022 35 Citations

Assessment of risk and economic burden of surgical site infection (SSI) posthysterectomy using a U.S. longitudinal database. (Edmiston CE Jr, Bond-Smith G, Spencer M, Chitnis AS, Holy CE, Po-Han Chen B, Leaper DJ) Surgery 2022 May;171(5):1320-1330 PMID: 34973811 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85121985156 01/03/2022 11 Citations

Improving surgical site infection prevention in Asia-Pacific through appropriate surveillance programs: Challenges and recommendation. (Russo PL, Saguil E, Chakravarthy M, Lee KY, Ling ML, Morikane K, Spencer M, Danker W, Yu NYC, Edmiston CE Jr) Infect Dis Health 2021 Aug;26(3):198-207 PMID: 33931363 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85111793523 05/02/2021 9 Citations

The Authors Reply. (Leaper DJ, Holy CE, Edmiston CE Jr) Dis Colon Rectum 2021 Jul 01;64(7):e399 PMID: 33853091 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85107902431 04/15/2021

Evaluation of dry hydrogen peroxide in reducing microbial bioburden in a healthcare facility. (Sanguinet J, Edmiston C) Am J Infect Control 2021 Aug;49(8):985-990 PMID: 33737038 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85103597159 03/20/2021 16 Citations

Preliminary analysis of the antimicrobial activity of a novel surgical incise drape containing chlorhexidine gluconate against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in an in vivo porcine, incisional-wound model. (Carty N, Leaper D, Perry L, Edmiston CE Jr,) Am J Infect Control 2021 Jul;49(7):857-861 PMID: 33524452 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85101093578 02/02/2021 1 Citation

Assessment of the Risk and Economic Burden of Surgical Site Infection Following Colorectal Surgery Using a US Longitudinal Database: Is There a Role for Innovative Antimicrobial Wound Closure Technology to Reduce the Risk of Infection? (Leaper DJ, Holy CE, Spencer M, Chitnis A, Hogan A, Wright GWJ, Po-Han Chen B, Edmiston CE Jr) Dis Colon Rectum 2020 Dec;63(12):1628-1638 PMID: 33109910 PMCID: PMC7774813 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85095799363 10/29/2020 39 Citations

Antiseptic efficacy of an innovative perioperative surgical skin preparation: A confirmatory FDA phase 3 analysis. (Edmiston CE, Lavin P, Spencer M, Borlaug G, Seabrook GR, Leaper D) Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2020 Jun;41(6):653-659 PMID: 32131912 PMCID: PMC7282856 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85082064093 03/07/2020 6 Citations

Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Bariatric Surgical Procedures: Is There an Ideal Antimicrobial Agent? (Ferraz ÁAB, Santa-Cruz F, Edmiston CE Jr) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2020 Oct;21(8):654-658 PMID: 32109196 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85092679869 02/29/2020 4 Citations

Guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infection: an update from NICE. (Leaper D, Rochon M, Pinkney T, Edmiston CE) Infect Prev Pract 2019 Dec;1(3-4):100026 PMID: 34368683 PMCID: PMC8336317 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85115905429 11/22/2019 21 Citations

Assessment of a novel antimicrobial surface disinfectant on inert surfaces in the intensive care unit environment using ATP-bioluminesence assay. (Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M, Lewis BD, Rossi PJ, Brown KR, Malinowski M, Seabrook GR, Leaper D) Am J Infect Control 2020 Feb;48(2):143-146 PMID: 31606257 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85073056989 10/14/2019 12 Citations

Preliminary analysis of the antimicrobial activity of a postoperative wound dressing containing chlorhexidine gluconate against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an in vivo porcine incisional wound model. (Mana TSC, Donskey C, Carty N, Perry L, Leaper D, Edmiston CE Jr,) Am J Infect Control 2019 Sep;47(9):1048-1052 PMID: 31277998 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85068179083 07/07/2019 11 Citations

Impact of patient comorbidities on surgical site infection within 90 days of primary and revision joint (hip and knee) replacement. (Edmiston CE Jr, Chitnis AS, Lerner J, Folly E, Holy CE, Leaper D) Am J Infect Control 2019 Oct;47(10):1225-1232 PMID: 31072674 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85065086807 05/11/2019 25 Citations

Revisiting Perioperative Hair Removal Practices. (Edmiston CE Jr, Leaper DJ, Barnes S, Johnson HB, Barnden M, Paulson MH, Wolfe JL, Truitt K) AORN J 2019 May;109(5):583-596 PMID: 31025350 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85065409483 04/27/2019 7 Citations

Safety of Intradermal/Subcutaneous Lidocaine With Epinephrine Use in Dermatologic Surgery. (Hirshburg JM, Diven DG, Edmiston C, Dozier SE, Woody M, Fox MC) Dermatol Surg 2020 Jan;46(1):26-30 PMID: 30829774 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85076432254 03/05/2019 7 Citations

The Impact of Supplemental Intraoperative Air Decontamination on the Outcome of Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Pilot Analysis. (Cook TM, Piatt CJ, Barnes S, Edmiston CE Jr) J Arthroplasty 2019 Mar;34(3):549-553 PMID: 30600122 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85059200358 01/03/2019 19 Citations

Antiseptic Irrigation as an Effective Interventional Strategy for Reducing the Risk of Surgical Site Infections. (Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M, Leaper D) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2018;19(8):774-780 PMID: 30300563 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85058384634 10/10/2018 26 Citations

Perioperative hair removal: A review of best practice and a practice improvement opportunity. (Spencer M, Barnden M, Johnson HB, Fauerbach LL, Graham D, Edmiston CE Jr) J Perioper Pract 2018 Jun;28(6):159-166 PMID: 29726808 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85060667796 05/05/2018 6 Citations

Implementation of a Wisconsin Division of Public Health Surgical Site Infection Prevention Champion Initiative. (Borlaug G, Edmiston CE Jr) AORN J 2018 May;107(5):570-578 PMID: 29708620 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85054662074 05/01/2018 3 Citations

An Incision Closure Bundle for Colorectal Surgery: 2.0 www.aornjournal.org/content/cme. (Edmiston CE, Leaper DJ, Barnes S, Jarvis W, Barnden M, Spencer M, Graham D, Johnson HB) AORN J 2018 May;107(5):552-568 PMID: 29708612 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85054633418 05/01/2018 6 Citations

Rapid diagnostics for bloodstream infections: A primer for infection preventionists. (Edmiston CE, Garcia R, Barnden M, DeBaun B, Johnson HB) Am J Infect Control 2018 Sep;46(9):1060-1068 PMID: 29661630 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85045314301 04/18/2018 34 Citations

Should preoperative showering or cleansing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) be part of the surgical care bundle to prevent surgical site infection? (Edmiston CE Jr, Leaper D) J Infect Prev 2017 Nov;18(6):311-314 PMID: 29344102 PMCID: PMC5761934 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85032897125 01/19/2018 19 Citations

Environment of care: Is it time to reassess microbial contamination of the operating room air as a risk factor for surgical site infection in total joint arthroplasty? (Parvizi J, Barnes S, Shohat N, Edmiston CE Jr) Am J Infect Control 2017 Nov 01;45(11):1267-1272 PMID: 28818359 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85032192107 08/19/2017 58 Citations

The role of antimicrobial sutures in preventing surgical site infection. (Leaper D, Wilson P, Assadian O, Edmiston C, Kiernan M, Miller A, Bond-Smith G, Yap J) Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2017 Jul;99(6):439-443 PMID: 28660816 PMCID: PMC5696981 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85027258885 07/01/2017 40 Citations

Considering a new domain for antimicrobial stewardship: Topical antibiotics in the open surgical wound. (Edmiston CE Jr, Leaper D, Spencer M, Truitt K, Litz Fauerbach L, Graham D, Johnson HB) Am J Infect Control 2017 Nov 01;45(11):1259-1266 PMID: 28596018 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85020206590 06/10/2017 25 Citations

Clostridium difficile disease: Diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment update. (Napolitano LM, Edmiston CE Jr) Surgery 2017 Aug;162(2):325-348 PMID: 28267992 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85014277530 03/08/2017 102 Citations

World Health Organization: global guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infection. (Leaper DJ, Edmiston CE) J Hosp Infect 2017 Feb;95(2):135-136 PMID: 28139389 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85010951412 02/01/2017 230 Citations

Meta-analysis of the potential economic impact following introduction of absorbable antimicrobial sutures. (Leaper DJ, Edmiston CE Jr, Holy CE) Br J Surg 2017 Jan;104(2):e134-e144 PMID: 28093728 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85009756573 01/18/2017 54 Citations

A narrative review of microbial biofilm in postoperative surgical site infections: clinical presentation and treatment. (Edmiston CE, McBain AJ, Kiernan M, Leaper DJ) J Wound Care 2016 Dec 02;25(12):693-702 PMID: 27974013 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85006340111 12/16/2016 44 Citations

Intra-Operative Surgical Irrigation of the Surgical Incision: What Does the Future Hold-Saline, Antibiotic Agents, or Antiseptic Agents? (Edmiston CE Jr, Leaper DJ) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2016 Dec;17(6):656-664 PMID: 27676639 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85000843814 11/02/2016 45 Citations

Perioperative hair removal in the 21st century: Utilizing an innovative vacuum-assisted technology to safely expedite hair removal before surgery. (Edmiston CE Jr, Griggs RK, Tanner J, Spencer M, Seabrook GR, Leaper D) Am J Infect Control 2016 Dec 01;44(12):1639-1644 PMID: 27375061 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84978536189 07/05/2016 8 Citations

Is Staphylococcal Screening and Suppression an Effective Interventional Strategy for Reduction of Surgical Site Infection? (Edmiston CE Jr, Ledeboer NA, Buchan BW, Spencer M, Seabrook GR, Leaper D) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2016 Apr;17(2):158-66 PMID: 26836053 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84962549354 02/03/2016 20 Citations

Incomplete Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. (Edmiston CE Jr, Leaper D) JAMA Surg 2016 Mar;151(3):297 PMID: 26819066 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84961784403 01/29/2016

Preadmission Application of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG): Enhancing Patient Compliance While Maximizing Skin Surface Concentrations. (Edmiston CE, Krepel CJ, Spencer MP, Ferraz AA, Seabrook GR, Lee CJ, Lewis BD, Brown KR, Rossi PJ, Malinowski MJ, Edmiston SE, Ferraz EM, Leaper DJ) Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016 Mar;37(3):254-9 PMID: 26708510 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84959186127 12/29/2015 23 Citations

Evidence for a Standardized Preadmission Showering Regimen to Achieve Maximal Antiseptic Skin Surface Concentrations of Chlorhexidine Gluconate, 4%, in Surgical Patients. (Edmiston CE Jr, Lee CJ, Krepel CJ, Spencer M, Leaper D, Brown KR, Lewis BD, Rossi PJ, Malinowski MJ, Seabrook GR) JAMA Surg 2015 Nov;150(11):1027-33 PMID: 26308490 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84948181983 08/27/2015 76 Citations

To bathe or not to bathe with chlorhexidine gluconate: is it time to take a stand for preadmission bathing and cleansing? (Edmiston CE Jr, Assadian O, Spencer M, Olmsted RN, Barnes S, Leaper D) AORN J 2015 May;101(5):529-38 PMID: 25946179 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84928542111 05/07/2015 13 Citations

Role of healthcare apparel and other healthcare textiles in the transmission of pathogens: a review of the literature. (Mitchell A, Spencer M, Edmiston C Jr) J Hosp Infect 2015 Aug;90(4):285-92 PMID: 25935701 PMCID: PMC7132459 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84937630061 05/04/2015 189 Citations

Do surgical care bundles reduce the risk of surgical site infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery? A systematic review and cohort meta-analysis of 8,515 patients. (Tanner J, Padley W, Assadian O, Leaper D, Kiernan M, Edmiston C) Surgery 2015 Jul;158(1):66-77 PMID: 25920911 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84938690770 04/30/2015 218 Citations

Approach to chronic wound infections. (Leaper D, Assadian O, Edmiston CE) Br J Dermatol 2015 Aug;173(2):351-8 PMID: 25772951 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84941192780 03/17/2015 264 Citations

Assessment of an innovative antimicrobial surface disinfectant in the operating room environment using adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay. (Lewis BD, Spencer M, Rossi PJ, Lee CJ, Brown KR, Malinowski M, Seabrook GR, Edmiston CE Jr) Am J Infect Control 2015 Mar 01;43(3):283-5 PMID: 25728155 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84923547824 03/03/2015 15 Citations

Transmission of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae during ERCP: time to revisit the current reprocessing guidelines. (Smith ZL, Oh YS, Saeian K, Edmiston CE Jr, Khan AH, Massey BT, Dua KS) Gastrointest Endosc 2015 Apr;81(4):1041-5 PMID: 25638508 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84925348324 02/02/2015 91 Citations

The effect of Surgical Care Improvement Project measures on national trends on surgical site infections in open vascular procedures. (Dua A, Desai SS, Seabrook GR, Brown KR, Lewis BD, Rossi PJ, Edmiston CE, Lee CJ) J Vasc Surg 2014 Dec;60(6):1635-9 PMID: 25454105 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84925225354 12/03/2014 33 Citations

Going forward: preventing surgical site infections in 2015. (Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M) AORN J 2014 Dec;100(6):616-9 PMID: 25453681 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84912119411 12/03/2014 2 Citations

Endoscope reprocessing in 2014: why is the margin of safety so small? (Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M) AORN J 2014 Dec;100(6):609-15 PMID: 25453680 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84912144594 12/03/2014 10 Citations

The role of the OR environment in preventing surgical site infections. (Spencer M, Edmiston CE Jr) AORN J 2014 Dec;100(6):603-8 PMID: 25453679 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84912096869 12/03/2014 4 Citations

Patient care interventions to help reduce the risk of surgical site infections. (Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M) AORN J 2014 Dec;100(6):590-602 PMID: 25453678 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84912057718 12/03/2014 10 Citations

Key issues in infection prevention: an overview. (Edmiston CE Jr, Spencer M) AORN J 2014 Dec;100(6):586-9 PMID: 25453677 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84912132385 12/03/2014 1 Citation

Clinical and microbiological aspects of biofilm-associated surgical site infections. (Edmiston CE Jr, McBain AJ, Roberts C, Leaper D) Adv Exp Med Biol 2015;830:47-67 PMID: 25366220 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84926662114 11/05/2014 63 Citations

Antimicrobial activity of ceftaroline and other anti-infective agents against microbial pathogens recovered from the surgical intensive care patient population: a prevalence analysis. (Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Leaper D, Ledeboer NA, Mackey TL, Graham MB, Lee C, Rossi PJ, Brown KR, Lewis BD, Seabrook GR) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2014 Dec;15(6):745-51 PMID: 24896013 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84918531327 06/05/2014 3 Citations

Empowering the surgical patient: a randomized, prospective analysis of an innovative strategy for improving patient compliance with preadmission showering protocol. (Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Edmiston SE, Spencer M, Lee C, Brown KR, Lewis BD, Rossi PJ, Malinowski M, Seabrook G) J Am Coll Surg 2014 Aug;219(2):256-64 PMID: 24880956 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84904650021 06/02/2014 25 Citations

Meta-analysis of prevention of surgical site infections following incision closure with triclosan-coated sutures: robustness to new evidence. (Daoud FC, Edmiston CE Jr, Leaper D) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2014 Jun;15(3):165-81 PMID: 24738988 PMCID: PMC4063374 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84903146966 04/18/2014 67 Citations

Surgical site infection: poor compliance with guidelines and care bundles. (Leaper DJ, Tanner J, Kiernan M, Assadian O, Edmiston CE Jr) Int Wound J 2015 Jun;12(3):357-62 PMID: 24612792 PMCID: PMC7950697 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84929278424 03/13/2014 104 Citations

Is there an evidence-based argument for embracing an antimicrobial (triclosan)-coated suture technology to reduce the risk for surgical-site infections? A meta-analysis. (Edmiston CE Jr, Daoud FC, Leaper D) Surgery 2014 Feb;155(2):362-3 PMID: 24433775 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84892611024 01/18/2014 7 Citations

Is there an evidence-based argument for embracing an antimicrobial (triclosan)-coated suture technology to reduce the risk for surgical-site infections?: A meta-analysis. (Edmiston CE Jr, Daoud FC, Leaper D) Surgery 2013 Jul;154(1):89-100 PMID: 23809487 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84880274476 07/03/2013 78 Citations

Reducing the risk of surgical site infections: does chlorhexidine gluconate provide a risk reduction benefit? (Edmiston CE Jr, Bruden B, Rucinski MC, Henen C, Graham MB, Lewis BL) Am J Infect Control 2013 May;41(5 Suppl):S49-55 PMID: 23622749 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84876900062 05/03/2013 131 Citations

Microbiology of explanted suture segments from infected and noninfected surgical patients. (Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Marks RM, Rossi PJ, Sanger J, Goldblatt M, Graham MB, Rothenburger S, Collier J, Seabrook GR) J Clin Microbiol 2013 Feb;51(2):417-21 PMID: 23175247 PMCID: PMC3553868 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84873052373 11/24/2012 73 Citations

Patient safety in the critical care environment. (Rossi PJ, Edmiston CE Jr) Surg Clin North Am 2012 Dec;92(6):1369-86 PMID: 23153874 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84869127238 11/17/2012 11 Citations

Evaluation of an antimicrobial surgical glove to inactivate live human immunodeficiency virus following simulated glove puncture. (Edmiston CE Jr, Zhou SS, Hoerner P, Krikorian R, Krepel CJ, Lewis BD, Brown KR, Rossi PJ, Graham MB, Seabrook GR) Surgery 2013 Feb;153(2):225-33 PMID: 23059114 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84872486172 10/13/2012 6 Citations

Clostridium difficile: epidemiology, pathogenesis, management, and prevention of a recalcitrant healthcare-associated pathogen. (Badger VO, Ledeboer NA, Graham MB, Edmiston CE Jr) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2012 Nov;36(6):645-62 PMID: 22577120 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84867630570 05/12/2012 57 Citations

Microbial pathogenesis of bacterial biofilms: a causative factor of vascular surgical site infection. (Frei E, Hodgkiss-Harlow K, Rossi PJ, Edmiston CE Jr, Bandyk DF) Vasc Endovascular Surg 2011 Nov;45(8):688-96 PMID: 21921082 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84855989267 09/17/2011 32 Citations

Reducing the risk of surgical site infections: did we really think SCIP was going to lead us to the promised land? (Edmiston CE, Spencer M, Lewis BD, Brown KR, Rossi PJ, Henen CR, Smith HW, Seabrook GR) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2011 Jun;12(3):169-77 PMID: 21767147 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-80052761017 07/20/2011 67 Citations

Effects of maternal obesity on tissue concentrations of prophylactic cefazolin during cesarean delivery. (Pevzner L, Swank M, Krepel C, Wing DA, Chan K, Edmiston CE Jr) Obstet Gynecol 2011 Apr;117(4):877-882 PMID: 21422859 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-79953173265 03/23/2011 126 Citations

Evidence for using chlorhexidine gluconate preoperative cleansing to reduce the risk of surgical site infection. (Edmiston CE Jr, Okoli O, Graham MB, Sinski S, Seabrook GR) AORN J 2010 Nov;92(5):509-18 PMID: 21040815 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-78049241602 11/03/2010 79 Citations

Evaluation of an innovative antimicrobial surgical glove technology to reduce the risk of microbial passage following intraoperative perforation. (Daeschlein G, Kramer A, Arnold A, Ladwig A, Seabrook GR, Edmiston CE Jr) Am J Infect Control 2011 Mar;39(2):98-103 PMID: 20864217 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-79952312364 09/25/2010 27 Citations

Reducing the risk of infection in vascular access patients: an in vitro evaluation of an antimicrobial silver nanotechnology luer activated device. (Edmiston CE Jr, Markina V) Am J Infect Control 2010 Aug;38(6):421-3 PMID: 20189684 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-77955467642 03/02/2010 9 Citations

Preoperative shower revisited: can high topical antiseptic levels be achieved on the skin surface before surgical admission? (Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Seabrook GR, Lewis BD, Brown KR, Towne JB) J Am Coll Surg 2008 Aug;207(2):233-9 PMID: 18656052 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-48949116120 07/29/2008 99 Citations

Model for antibiotic optimization via neoglycosylation: synthesis of liponeoglycopeptides active against VRE. (Griffith BR, Krepel C, Fu X, Blanchard S, Ahmed A, Edmiston CE, Thorson JS) J Am Chem Soc 2007 Jul 04;129(26):8150-5 PMID: 17564440 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-34447255199 06/15/2007 59 Citations

Tissue and fluid penetration of garenoxacin in surgical patients. (Edmiston CE, Krepel CJ, Seabrook GR, Towne JB, Smith TL, Loehrl TA, Wackym PA, Johnson CP, Otterson MF, Gajjar DA, Krishna G) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2007 Apr;8(2):179-88 PMID: 17437363 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-34247189628 04/18/2007 6 Citations

Comparative of a new and innovative 2% chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated cloth with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate as topical antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery. (Edmiston CE Jr, Seabrook GR, Johnson CP, Paulson DS, Beausoleil CM) Am J Infect Control 2007 Mar;35(2):89-96 PMID: 17327187 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-33847142183 03/01/2007 80 Citations

Bacterial adherence to surgical sutures: can antibacterial-coated sutures reduce the risk of microbial contamination? (Edmiston CE, Seabrook GR, Goheen MP, Krepel CJ, Johnson CP, Lewis BD, Brown KR, Towne JB) J Am Coll Surg 2006 Oct;203(4):481-9 PMID: 17000391 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-33748801970 09/27/2006 201 Citations

Impact of selective antimicrobial agents on staphylococcal adherence to biomedical devices. (Edmiston CE Jr, Goheen MP, Seabrook GR, Johnson CP, Lewis BD, Brown KR, Towne JB) Am J Surg 2006 Sep;192(3):344-54 PMID: 16920429 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-33747143741 08/22/2006 88 Citations

A murine model of invasive aspergillosis: variable benefit of interferon-gamma administration under in vitro and in vivo conditions. (Johnson CP, Edmiston CE Jr, Zhu YR, Adams MB, Roza AM, Kurup V) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2005;6(4):397-407 PMID: 16433604 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-33144462780 01/26/2006 5 Citations

Molecular epidemiology of microbial contamination in the operating room environment: Is there a risk for infection? (Edmiston CE Jr, Seabrook GR, Cambria RA, Brown KR, Lewis BD, Sommers JR, Krepel CJ, Wilson PJ, Sinski S, Towne JB) Surgery 2005 Oct;138(4):573-9; discussion 579-82 PMID: 16269284 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-27544446930 11/05/2005 132 Citations

Comparative in vitro antimicrobial activity of a novel quinolone, garenoxacin, against aerobic and anaerobic microbial isolates recovered from general, vascular, cardiothoracic and otolaryngologic surgical patients. (Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Kehl KS, Seabrook GR, Somberg LB, Almassi GH, Smith TL, Loehrl TA, Brown KR, Lewis BD, Towne JB) J Antimicrob Chemother 2005 Nov;56(5):872-8 PMID: 16186167 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-27744575539 09/28/2005 15 Citations

Microbiology of middle ear effusions from 292 patients undergoing tympanostomy tube placement for middle ear disease. (Poetker DM, Lindstrom DR, Edmiston CE, Krepel CJ, Link TR, Kerschner JE) Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2005 Jun;69(6):799-804 PMID: 15885332 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-18844414516 05/12/2005 44 Citations

Operative strategies in aortic graft infections: is complete graft excision always necessary? (Hart JP, Eginton MT, Brown KR, Seabrook GR, Lewis BD, Edmiston CE Jr, Towne JB, Cambria RA) Ann Vasc Surg 2005 Mar;19(2):154-60 PMID: 15776307 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-18844389788 03/19/2005 55 Citations

Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in the gastric bypass patient: do we achieve therapeutic levels? (Edmiston CE, Krepel C, Kelly H, Larson J, Andris D, Hennen C, Nakeeb A, Wallace JR) Surgery 2004 Oct;136(4):738-47 PMID: 15467657 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-4744357398 10/07/2004 157 Citations

Fungal biofilm formation on cochlear implant hardware after antibiotic-induced fungal overgrowth within the middle ear. (Cristobal R, Edmiston CE Jr, Runge-Samuelson CL, Owen HA, Firszt JB, Wackym PA) Pediatr Infect Dis J 2004 Aug;23(8):774-8 PMID: 15295230 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-4043133715 08/06/2004 25 Citations

In vitro activities of moxifloxacin against 900 aerobic and anaerobic surgical isolates from patients with intra-abdominal and diabetic foot infections. (Edmiston CE, Krepel CJ, Seabrook GR, Somberg LR, Nakeeb A, Cambria RA, Towne JB) Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2004 Mar;48(3):1012-6 PMID: 14982797 PMCID: PMC353113 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-1442275602 02/26/2004 94 Citations

The monkeypox virus outbreak: reflections from the frontlines. (Edmiston CE Jr, Graham MB, Wilson PJ, Grahn B) Am J Infect Control 2003 Oct;31(6):382-4 PMID: 14608307 PMCID: PMC9628704 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0141595244 11/11/2003 6 Citations

Meningitis due to Enterobacter aerogenes subsequent to resection of acoustic neuroma and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement: a rare nosocomial event. (Poetker DM, Edmiston CE, Smith MM, Meyer GA, Wackym PA) Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2003 Oct;24(10):780-2 PMID: 14587946 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0142184117 11/01/2003 3 Citations

The importance of beta-lactamase resistance in surgical infections. (Edmiston CE Jr, Hennen C, Seabrook GR) Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2001;2 Suppl 1:S13-22 PMID: 12594861 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0035682952 02/22/2003 4 Citations

Correlation of intracellular organisms with quantitative endotracheal aspirate. (Brasel KJ, Allen B, Edmiston C, Weigelt JA) J Trauma 2003 Jan;54(1):141-4; discussion 144-6 PMID: 12544909 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0037242254 01/25/2003 9 Citations

Anaerobic infections in the surgical patient: microbial etiology and therapy. (Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Seabrook GR, Jochimsen WG) Clin Infect Dis 2002 Sep 01;35(Suppl 1):S112-8 PMID: 12173119 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036056369 08/13/2002 43 Citations

In vitro evaluation of the antibacterial activity of three different central venous catheters against gram-positive bacteria. (Yorganci K, Krepel C, Weigelt JA, Edmiston CE) Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2002 May;21(5):379-84 PMID: 12072923 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036327363 06/20/2002 52 Citations

Activity of antibacterial impregnated central venous catheters against Klebsiella pneumoniae. (Yorganci K, Krepel C, Weigelt JA, Edmiston CE) Intensive Care Med 2002 Apr;28(4):438-42 PMID: 11967598 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036220838 04/23/2002 35 Citations

Central venous catheter infections. Clinical aspects of microbial etiology and pathogenesis. (Krzywda EA, Edmiston CE Jr) J Infus Nurs 2002;25(1):29-35 PMID: 11840003 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036369410 02/13/2002 9 Citations

Efficacy of preoperative decontamination of the oral cavity. (Summers AN, Larson DL, Edmiston CE, Gosain AK, Denny AD, Radke L) Plast Reconstr Surg 2000 Sep;106(4):895-900; quiz 901 PMID: 11007407 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0033862673 09/28/2000 25 Citations

Anaphylaxis to penicillin on reperfusion during liver transplantation. (Xi-Moy S, Thorvilson NK, Edmiston CE, Woehlck HJ) Anesthesiology 2000 Jul;93(1):280-1 PMID: 10861176 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0033932527 06/22/2000 4 Citations

Ruthenium red and the bacterial glycocalyx. (Fassel TA, Edmiston CE Jr) Biotech Histochem 1999 Jul;74(4):194-212 PMID: 10555860 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0032737842 11/11/1999 53 Citations

Bacterial biofilms: strategies for preparing glycocalyx for electron microscopy. (Fassel TA, Edmiston CE Jr) Methods Enzymol 1999;310:194-203 PMID: 10547793 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0032696305 11/05/1999 41 Citations

Fibrous ball: a new manifestation of chronic defibrillator and pacemaker infection. (Almassi GH, Edmiston CE Jr, Olinger GN) Ann Thorac Surg 1999 Jun;67(6):1782-3 PMID: 10391294 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0033001758 07/03/1999 1 Citation

Airborne particulates in the OR environment. (Edmiston CE Jr, Sinski S, Seabrook GR, Simons D, Goheen MP) AORN J 1999 Jun;69(6):1169-72, 1175-7, 1179 passim PMID: 10376089 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0033144066 06/22/1999 32 Citations

Superior preservation of the staphylococcal glycocalyx with aldehyde-ruthenium red and select lysine salts using extended fixation times. (Fassel TA, Mozdziak PE, Sanger JR, Edmiston CE) Microsc Res Tech 1998 May 15;41(4):291-7 PMID: 9633947 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0032523772 06/20/1998 20 Citations

Elimination of intraluminal colonization by antibiotic lock in silicone vascular catheters. (Andris DA, Krzywda EA, Edmiston CE, Krepel CJ, Gohr CM) Nutrition 1998 May;14(5):427-32 PMID: 9614306 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0032076903 06/06/1998 62 Citations

Pharmacoeconomic analysis of ampicillin-sulbactam versus cefoxitin in the treatment of intraabdominal infections. (Messick CR, Mamdani M, McNicholl IR, Danziger LH, Rodvold KA, Condon RE, Walker AP, Edmiston CE Jr) Pharmacotherapy 1998;18(1):175-83 PMID: 9469691 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0031964785 02/20/1998 8 Citations

Paraformaldehyde effect on ruthenium red and lysine preservation and staining of the staphylococcal glycocalyx. (Fassel TA, Mozdziak PE, Sanger JR, Edmiston CE) Microsc Res Tech 1997 Mar 01;36(5):422-7 PMID: 9140944 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0030945088 03/01/1997 24 Citations

Pharmacodynamics of antimicrobial therapy in surgery. (DiPiro JT, Edmiston CE Jr, Bohnen JM) Am J Surg 1996 Jun;171(6):615-22 PMID: 8678212 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0030175596 06/01/1996 18 Citations

Vancomycin resistance: when failure becomes an opportunity for leadership. (Edmiston CE Jr) Ann Pharmacother 1996 Jun;30(6):680-2 PMID: 8792958 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0030161778 06/01/1996 3 Citations

Penetration of ciprofloxacin and fleroxacin into biliary tract. (Edmiston CE Jr, Suarez EC, Walker AP, Demeure MP, Frantzides CT, Schulte WJ, Wilson SD) Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1996 Mar;40(3):787-91 PMID: 8851613 PMCID: PMC163200 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0030030557 03/01/1996 19 Citations

Treatment of Hickman catheter sepsis using antibiotic lock technique. (Krzywda EA, Andris DA, Edmiston CE Jr, Quebbeman EJ) Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1995 Oct;16(10):596-8 PMID: 8568206 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0029383351 10/01/1995 105 Citations

Surgical sepsis: constancy of antibiotic susceptibility of causative organisms. (Krepel CJ, Gohr CM, Edmiston CE, Condon RE) Surgery 1995 May;117(5):505-9 PMID: 7740421 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0029005432 05/01/1995 32 Citations

Re: Fibroblast behavior in vitro is unaltered by products of staphylococci cultured from silicone implants. (Edmiston CE Jr, Sanger JR) Ann Plast Surg 1994 Jun;32(6):650-2 PMID: 8074378 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0028227519 06/01/1994

In situ replacement of arterial prosthesis infected by bacterial biofilms: long-term follow-up. (Towne JB, Seabrook GR, Bandyk D, Freischlag JA, Edmiston CE) J Vasc Surg 1994 Feb;19(2):226-33; discussion 233-5 PMID: 8114184 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0028256024 02/01/1994 83 Citations

Microflora of abdominal sepsis by locus of infection. (Walker AP, Krepel CJ, Gohr CM, Edmiston CE) J Clin Microbiol 1994 Feb;32(2):557-8 PMID: 8150975 PMCID: PMC263077 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0028121098 02/01/1994 33 Citations

Microbroth versus agar dilution for susceptibility testing of fluoroquinolones and other agents against anaerobic bacteria. (Krepel CJ, Gohr CM, Edmiston CE, Condon RE) J Antimicrob Chemother 1993 Oct;32(4):571-5 PMID: 8288498 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0027437542 10/01/1993

The numbers game: sample-size determination. (Edmiston CE Jr, Josephson A, Pottinger J, Ciacco-Tsivitis M, Palenik C) Am J Infect Control 1993 Jun;21(3):151-4 PMID: 8342870 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0027226260 06/01/1993 5 Citations

Small bowel myoelectric activity in peritonitis. (Frantzides CT, Mathias C, Ludwig KA, Edmiston CE, Condon RE) Am J Surg 1993 Jun;165(6):681-5 PMID: 8506966 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0027179366 06/01/1993 7 Citations

A burr-like device to facilitate temporary abdominal closure in planned multiple laparotomies. (Wittmann DH, Aprahamian C, Bergstein JM, Edmiston CE, Frantzides CT, Quebbeman EJ, Condon RE) Eur J Surg 1993 Feb;159(2):75-9 PMID: 8098630 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0027521021 02/01/1993 77 Citations

Efficacy of a beta-lactamase inhibitor combination for serious intraabdominal infections. (Walker AP, Nichols RL, Wilson RF, Bivens BA, Trunkey DD, Edmiston CE Jr, Smith JW, Condon RE) Ann Surg 1993 Feb;217(2):115-21 PMID: 8439209 PMCID: PMC1242749 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0027464915 02/01/1993 74 Citations

Enzymatically active Peptostreptococcus magnus: association with site of infection. (Krepel CJ, Gohr CM, Walker AP, Farmer SG, Edmiston CE) J Clin Microbiol 1992 Sep;30(9):2330-4 PMID: 1400997 PMCID: PMC265501 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026714632 09/01/1992 33 Citations

Alterations in intestinal flora following small bowel transplantation. (Browne BJ, Johnson CP, Edmiston CE, Hlava MA, Moore G, Roza AM, Telford GL, Adams MB) Transplant Proc 1992 Jun;24(3):1102 PMID: 1604535 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026721918 06/01/1992 2 Citations

Untreated diabetes mellitus promotes intestinal microbial overgrowth. (Roza AM, Edmiston CE Jr, Frantzides C, Moore GH, Nowak TV, Johnson CP, Adams MB) Am J Surg 1992 Apr;163(4):417-21 PMID: 1558281 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0027074703 04/11/1992 18 Citations

Prostaglandins and modulation of small bowel myoelectric activity. (Frantzides CT, Lianos EA, Wittmann D, Greenwood B, Edmiston CE) Am J Physiol 1992 Mar;262(3 Pt 1):G488-97 PMID: 1347976 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026598262 03/01/1992 19 Citations

Small bowel transplantation promotes bacterial overgrowth and translocation. (Browne BJ, Johnson CP, Edmiston CE, Hlava MA, Moore GH, Roza AM, Telford GL, Adams MB) J Surg Res 1991 Dec;51(6):512-7 PMID: 1943089 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026316970 12/01/1991 32 Citations

Comparison of serum and tissue antibiotic levels in diabetes-related foot infections. (Seabrook GR, Edmiston CE, Schmitt DD, Krepel C, Bandyk DF, Towne JB) Surgery 1991 Oct;110(4):671-6; discussion 676-7 PMID: 1925956 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025952746 10/01/1991 44 Citations

Bacterial translocation. (Edmiston CE Jr, Condon RE) Surg Gynecol Obstet 1991 Jul;173(1):73-83 PMID: 1866678 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026195061 07/11/1991 96 Citations

Anaerobic pathogenesis: collagenase production by Peptostreptococcus magnus and its relationship to site of infection. (Krepel CJ, Gohr CM, Edmiston CE Jr, Farmer SG) J Infect Dis 1991 May;163(5):1148-50 PMID: 1850443 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025773934 05/11/1991 31 Citations

Streptococcus milleri group (Streptococcus anginosus): recovery from intra-abdominal and soft tissue sites. (Edmiston CE Jr, Walker AP, Krepel CJ, Gohr CM, Seabrook GR, Frantzides CT) Ann Clin Lab Sci 1991;21(1):56-61 PMID: 2012380 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025959544 01/01/1991 4 Citations

The nonpuerperal breast infection: aerobic and anaerobic microbial recovery from acute and chronic disease. (Edmiston CE Jr, Walker AP, Krepel CJ, Gohr C) J Infect Dis 1990 Sep;162(3):695-9 PMID: 2387995 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025079903 09/01/1990 61 Citations

Adherence of mucin and non-mucin-producing staphylococci to preclotted and albumin-coated velour knitted vascular grafts. (Siverhus DJ, Schmitt DD, Edmiston CE, Bandyk DF, Seabrook GR, Goheen MP, Towne JB) Surgery 1990 Jun;107(6):613-9 PMID: 2353305 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025366027 06/01/1990 14 Citations

Anastomotic femoral pseudoaneurysm: an investigation of occult infection as an etiologic factor. (Seabrook GR, Schmitt DD, Bandyk DF, Edmiston CE, Krepel CJ, Towne JB) J Vasc Surg 1990 May;11(5):629-34 PMID: 2139897 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025287111 05/01/1990 73 Citations

Impact of postantibiotic effect on bacterial adherence to vascular prostheses. (Schmitt DD, Edmiston CE, Krepel C, Gohr C, Seabrook GR, Bandyk DF, Towne JB) J Surg Res 1990 Apr;48(4):373-8 PMID: 2140143 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025357942 04/01/1990 5 Citations

Sequential analysis of staphylococcal colonization of body surfaces of patients undergoing vascular surgery. (Levy MF, Schmitt DD, Edmiston CE, Bandyk DF, Krepel CJ, Seabrook GR, Towne JB) J Clin Microbiol 1990 Apr;28(4):664-9 PMID: 2332464 PMCID: PMC267773 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025272079 04/01/1990 32 Citations

Fecal peritonitis: microbial adherence to serosal mesothelium and resistance to peritoneal lavage. (Edmiston CE Jr, Goheen MP, Kornhall S, Jones FE, Condon RE) World J Surg 1990;14(2):176-83 PMID: 2327095 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025302988 03/01/1990 79 Citations

The effect of subinhibitory concentrations of antibiotics on adherence of slime producing Staphylococcus epidermidis to prosthetic surfaces. (Schmitt D, Levy M, Bandyk D, Krepel K, Edmiston C, Seabrook G, Towne J) J Chemother 1989 Jul;1(4 Suppl):269-72 PMID: 16312397 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-33645454725 07/01/1989

Recovery of Mobiluncus curtisii subspecies holmesii from mixed non-puerperal breast abscess. (Edmiston CE, Krepel CJ, Walker AP) Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 1989 Apr;8(4):315-6 PMID: 2497007 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0024650972 04/01/1989 7 Citations

Coagulase-negative staphylococcal infections in vascular surgery: epidemiology and pathogenesis. (Edmiston CE Jr, Schmitt DD, Seabrook GR) Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1989 Mar;10(3):111-7 PMID: 2651513 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0024633936 03/01/1989 25 Citations

The efficacy of oral antimicrobials in reducing aerobic and anaerobic colonic mucosal flora. (Groner JI, Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Telford GL, Condon RE) Arch Surg 1989 Mar;124(3):281-4 PMID: 2919961 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0024510376 03/01/1989 20 Citations

Post-antibiotic effect in Bacteroides fragilis group. (Siverhus DJ, Edmiston CE Jr, Clausz JC, Goheen MP) Ann Clin Lab Sci 1988;18(4):326-36 PMID: 3165611 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0023891535 07/01/1988 4 Citations

A prospective study of the microflora of nonpuerperal breast abscess. (Walker AP, Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Condon RE) Arch Surg 1988 Jul;123(7):908-11 PMID: 3382358 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0023747310 07/01/1988 39 Citations

Comparative in vitro beta-lactam activity against aerobic and anaerobic surgical isolates. (Edmiston CE Jr, Krepel CJ, Clausz JC, Condon RE) Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 1988 Feb;9(2):105-13 PMID: 3164263 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0023922671 02/01/1988 5 Citations

Aztreonam concentration in abdominal tissues and bile. (Condon RE, Friedhoff LT, Edmiston CE, Levinson B) Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1986 Jun;29(6):1101-3 PMID: 3729362 PMCID: PMC180509 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0022483143 06/01/1986 10 Citations

Evaluation of carbamate toxicity: acute toxicity in a culture of Paramecium multimicronucleatum upon exposure to aldicarb, carbaryl, and mexacarbate as measured by Warburg respirometry and acute plate assay. (Edmiston CE Jr, Goheen M, Malaney GW, Mills WL) Environ Res 1985 Apr;36(2):338-50 PMID: 3920045 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0022001758 04/01/1985 7 Citations

Anaerobic bacterial populations on normal and diseased human biopsy tissue obtained at colonoscopy. (Edmiston CE Jr, Avant GR, Wilson FA) Appl Environ Microbiol 1982 May;43(5):1173-81 PMID: 7103479 PMCID: PMC244202 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0019973186 05/01/1982 34 Citations

Evaluation of gentamicin and penicillin as a synergistic combination in experimental murine listeriosis. (Edmiston CE Jr, Gordon RC) Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1979 Dec;16(6):862-3 PMID: 533266 PMCID: PMC352967 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0018607538 12/01/1979 34 Citations

Microbial colonization and hepatic abnormalities in jejunoileal bypass with resection, ileal mucous fistula, and ileocolostomy. (Edmiston CE Jr, Hulsey TK, Scott HW Jr, Hoyumpa AM Jr, Wilson FA) J Infect Dis 1979 Sep;140(3):358-69 PMID: 501149 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0018611967 09/01/1979 8 Citations

Practical technique for adequate cleansing of endoscopes: a bacteriological study of pHisoHex and Betadine. (Dunkerley RC, Cromer MD, Edmiston CE Jr, Dunn GD) Gastrointest Endosc 1977 Feb;23(3):148-9 PMID: 838243 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0017347652 02/01/1977 9 Citations

Synergism of penicillin and gentamicin against Listeria monocytogenes in ex vivo hemodialysis culture. (Mohan K, Gordon RC, Beaman TC, Belding RC, Luecke D, Edmiston C, Gerhardt P) J Infect Dis 1977 Jan;135(1):51-4 PMID: 401852 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0017331721 01/01/1977 22 Citations

Comparative in vitro studies of cinoxacin, nalidixic acid, and oxolinic acid. (Gordon RC, Stevens LI, Edmiston CE, Mohan K) Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1976 Dec;10(6):918-20 PMID: 12717 PMCID: PMC429866 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0017183437 12/01/1976 7 Citations

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