Management of culture-negative surgical site infections
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Infections at the surgical site delays wound healing, prolongs hospitalization, increases morbidity and the overall costs. These issues are compounded when the postoperative infection is culturenegative. This article outlines the general principles of managing postoperative surgical site infections, with an emphasis on culturenegative infections. Practical issues, in the absence of positive culture are discussed, together with practice points to minimize the incidence of culture-negative surgical site infections.
Authors and Affiliations
B. Ravinder Reddy| Consultant Surgeon, Division of General Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology, Care Hospital–The Institute of Medical Sciences, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Sunshine Hospital, Paradise Circle, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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