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Area of Science:

  • Surgical outcomes research
  • Infection control in surgery

Background:

  • Surgical audit is crucial for improving both efficiency and quality in clinical practice.
  • In-house quality control is an essential component of surgical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively determine the incidence of surgical wound infections.
  • To describe the temporal pattern of infection presentation.
  • To identify factors contributing to the development of surgical site infections.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 1,242 consecutive surgical patients (1,086 inpatients, 156 day cases).
  • Data collection on infection incidence, presentation timing, and 23 etiological variables.
  • Statistical analysis to identify significant associations with wound infection.

Main Results:

  • Overall infection rate was 6.7% (79 inpatients, 4 day cases).
  • Over 55% of infections presented within the first week, 89% within two weeks.
  • Age, preoperative stay, shaving, and the surgeon were significantly associated with infection; surgeon association was particularly strong.

Conclusions:

  • The surgeon is a significant factor in surgical wound infection development.
  • Routine audit, supervision, junior staff training, and senior peer review are recommended.
  • Findings have resource implications and highlight the need for quality improvement initiatives in surgical practice.