Switzerland Surgical site infections (SSI) are only one part of all healthcare-associated infections among patients exposed to surgical procedures. Most SSIs are believed to be acquired during a ...

Inclusion criteria: (1) All quantitative original studies involving male or female participants who developed subsequent surgical site infections (superficial/deep infections) and who did not develop ...

Surgery can save lives, but it also comes with risks. One persistent issue is surgical site infections (SSIs), which are a concern globally. A surgical site infection is a post-operative infection ...

Expert Rev Pharmacoeconomics Outcomes Res. 2010;10(3):317-328. Surgical site infections in the general population are associated with a two- to three-fold increased risk of death, and a 60% ...

Do not shave near the surgical site. It can irritate the skin and increase your risk of infection. (If shaving is needed, the surgical staff will do it for you.) Family or friends should wash ...