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Incidence and Risk Factors for Post-Appendectomy Emergency Surgical Site Infections.
Mehdi Sarafi1, Behzad Azimi2, Mohammad Karimian3
1School of Medicine, Mofid Children's Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma
|October 2, 2025
Summary
Surgical site infection (SSI) after appendectomy occurred in 15.6% of patients. While the incidence was high, no specific risk factors were identified in this study. Adhering to infection control practices may reduce SSI risk.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant concern following appendectomy.
- Understanding the incidence and risk factors for SSI is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) after appendectomy.
- To identify potential risk factors associated with SSI development in appendectomy patients.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cohort study involving 180 patients who underwent appendectomy.
- Data were extracted from patient clinical files using a standardized checklist and analyzed using SPSS software.
Main Results:
- The incidence of SSI was 15.6% (28 out of 180 patients).
- No statistically significant risk factors (demographic, clinical, or underlying conditions) were associated with SSI development (p>0.05).
Conclusions:
- The observed SSI incidence was higher than reported in some previous studies.
- Standardization of evidence-based infection control practices is recommended to potentially reduce SSI risk.
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