Surgical Site Infection in a Tertiary Neonatal Surgery Centre

Conclusion This is the first article benchmarking the incidence of SSI in neonatal surgery in the United Kingdom. A preoperative stay ≥4 days and gastrointestinal procedures were independent risk factors for SSI. More research is needed to develop strategies to reduce SSI in selected neonatal procedures. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - March 26, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Woldemicael, Adiam Y. Bradley, Sarah Pardy, Caroline Richards, Justin Trerotoli, Paolo Giuliani, Stefano Tags: Original Article Source Type: research