Post-Operative Infections in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: Risk Factors for Different Infection Sites

Post-Operative Infections in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: Risk Factors for Different Infection Sites

Background: Post-operative infections in head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery represent a major problem and are associated with an important increase in mortality, morbidity, and burden on the healthcare system. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to evaluate post-operative infection...

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Main Authors: Giancarlo Pecorari, Giuseppe Riva, Andrea Albera, Ester Cravero, Elisabetta Fassone, Andrea Canale, Roberto Albera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
head and neck surgery
head and neck cancer
post-operative infection
surgical site infection
pneumonia
bacteremia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/17/4969

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