Surgical site infection following abdominal surgery: a prospective cohort study

2019244 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Aroub Alkaaki · King Abdulaziz University

Osman O. Al‐Radi · King Abdulaziz University

Ahmad Khoja · King Abdulaziz University

Anfal Alnawawi · King Abdulaziz University

A. Alnawawi · King Abdulaziz University

Ashraf Maghrabi · King Abdulaziz University

Abdulmalik Altaf ·

Abstract

Potentially modifiable independent risk factors for SSI after abdominal surgery including open surgical approach, contaminated wound class and emergency surgery should be addressed systematically. We recommend tailoring the antibiotic prophylactic regimen to target the commonly isolated organisms in patients at higher risk for SSI.

Topics & Keywords

Surgical site infection prevention Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Journal of Surgery

Volume 62, Issue 2, pp. 111-117

DOI: 10.1503/cjs.004818

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