How to prevent surgical site infection in vascular surgery: A review of the evidence

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common nosocomial post-operative complication that results in increased hospital stay, patient morbidity and mortality1. In open abdominal aortic aneurysm and open lower extremity vascular surgery, the SSI rate ranges between 4.8% - 12% but has been reported higher at up to 47.5%2-5. For infrainguinal arterial revascularisation, deep SSI rates range from 1 - 5%6-8. When graft contamination occurs, a reoperation for graft excision may be required and this greatly increases the amputation and mortality rate9, 10.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - September 17, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Adam H Zhao, CH Ricky Kwok, Shirley J Jansen Source Type: research