Surgical Site Infection in a Tertiary Neonatal Surgery Centre
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Prospective study of 319 neonatal surgical procedures found 13.5% SSI incidence, with preoperative stay ≥4 days and gastrointestinal procedures as independent risk factors. Gastroschisis and NEC laparotomies showed highest infection rates (54% and 62% respectively), with SSI tripling hospital length of stay.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Surgical Site Infection in a Tertiary Neonatal Surgery Centre. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2018-03-26. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/40
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