A retrospective analysis of 479 general surgery patients revealed that 12.5% developed surgical site infections (SSIs). Independent risk factors for SSIs included elevated body mass index, diabetes mellitus, emergency surgeries, prolonged operative times, conventional operating room settings, changes in surgical personnel, and poor adherence to infection control measures like instrument sterilization and hand hygiene. Addressing these modifiable factors could inform future prevention strategies, but prospective studies are needed to confirm clinical impact.
Observational Study by Zhu S, Yang X, Zhang P and Chen C in Medicine (Baltimore)
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