Risk factors for surgical site infections following open versus laparoscopic colectomies: a cohort study

Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections. Evaluating risk factors for SSIs among patients undergoing laparoscopic and open colorectal resections can aid in selecting appropriate candidates for each modality. Methods A cohort of al...

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Main Authors: Tomer Hoffman, Pnina Shitrit, Michal Chowers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01379-w