Trends in surgical site infections in general surgery at a tertiary hospital
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Surgical site infections (SSI) are a preventable cause of hospital acquired infections, which increase morbidity and mortality. This is a retrospective analysis of SSIs in patients undergoing general surgical and gastroenterological operations. The observed incidence was 3.63%. The commonest procedures resulting in SSI were those who underwent laparotomy for bowel resections. The commonest organisms isolated were Enterococcus and Klebsiella species. SSIs can be further reduced by strict adherence to SSI prevention guidelines.
Authors and Affiliations
B. Ravinder Reddy| Department of General Surgery & Surgical Gastroenterology, Jhansi Vani| Department of Microbiology, Care Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India, Prashant S. Gade| Department of General Surgery & Surgical Gastroenterology, Swapnil V. Kurkure| Department of General Surgery & Surgical Gastroenterology
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