Surgical Site Infection: Re-assessment of the Risk Factors

IŞIK Ö., Kaya E., Dundar H. Z., Sarkut P.

CHIRURGIA, cilt.110, sa.5, ss.457-461, 2015 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 110 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Dergi Adı: CHIRURGIA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.457-461
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Surgical site infection, risk factor, general surgery
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a well-known complication of general surgery. Although overall SSI rate is relatively low, it is the most common nosocomial infection. SSI adversely affects patient outcomes and healthcare costs.