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Wound complications after infra-inguinal bypass surgery, particularly surgical site infections, are linked to higher body mass index and longer hospital stays. Optimizing pre-operative screening and antimicrobial prophylaxis can reduce these risks.

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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgical Site Infections
  • Patient Outcomes

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  • Infra-inguinal bypass surgery is a critical procedure for limb salvage.
  • Wound complications can significantly impact patient recovery and outcomes.
  • Identifying risk factors for these complications is essential for improving surgical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and burden of wound complications following infra-inguinal bypass surgery.
  • To identify patient and operative factors associated with wound complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 50 patients undergoing infra-inguinal bypass surgery (January 2012 - July 2017).
  • Data collection included demographics, operative details, length of stay, and postoperative complications.
  • Statistical analysis to identify factors associated with surgical site infections.

Main Results:

  • Surgical site infection (SSI) was the most frequent complication (n=10).
  • Higher body mass index (BMI) and longer postoperative length of stay (LOS) were associated with increased SSI risk.
  • Graft occlusion rates were 6.5% at 30 days and 10.5% at one year.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-operative optimization, including BMI reduction and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening, is recommended.
  • Reviewing and optimizing surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) protocols may help mitigate SSI risk.