Assessment of risk factors associated with surgical site infection following abdominal surgery: a systematic review
Objective Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections occurring following 1%–3% of all surgical procedures. Their rates are the highest following abdominal surgery. They are still associated with increased morbidity and healthcare costs despite the adva...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2023-10-01
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Series: | BMJ Surgery, Interventions, & Health Technologies |
Online Access: | https://sit.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000182.full |