Long-term Health Outcomes and Health System Costs Associated With Surgical Site Infections: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Conclusion: SSIs, especially deep/organ space SSI, contribute to adverse health outcomes and health care costs across the entire year after surgery. Our findings highlight the importance of effective prevention/monitoring strategies targeting both short- and long-term consequences of SSI.
Source: Annals of Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research