Surgical Site Infections – Incidence, Risk Factors And Microbiological Pattern – Study From North East India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Surgical site infections(SSI) are one of the most common yet one of the most troublesome complication following any surgical procedure.In this study an effort has been made to study the incidence, risk factors and microbiological pattern of SSIs in one of the major hospitals of north east india.200 patients who met the inclusion criteria were included in this 2 year study.Patients were followed up for a period of 30 days to look for any signs of SSIs. Those who developed SSIs were further evaluated for the risk factors, microbiological pattern and consequences. All the results were discussed in detail . Literatures for the same type of study in an Indian setting that too in rural part of India are only a few which add on to the significance of this study.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Lekshmi Priya . R, Dr. Abhijit A Bhoyate, Dr. Lokesh . S, Dr. Kh. Gojen Singh, Dr. K. Lekhachandra Sharma
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