P087 Post-operative surgical site infections in mandibular fractures: risk factors and financial implications

The treatment of mandibular fractures is one of the most common emergency surgical procedure undertaken in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Although rare, post-operative surgical site infections (SSIs) can be a devastating complication resulting in significant patient morbidity and a potentially substantial fiscal burden to the health service. Our study aims to explore the risk factors for, and the financial implications of, SSIs in surgically treated mandibular fractures.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research