ASSESSING THE SUPERFICIAL SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS IN LAPAROTOMY INCISIONS IN COIMBATORE MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL

Dr T. Srinivasan, Dr Imkongsungit Longkumer

Abstract


AIM: To compare the  incidence of superficial surgical site infections and factors affecting it, in elective and emergency laparotomies done  in a tertiary care hospital.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: 100 patients who underwent midline laparotomy (50 patients each in elective and emergency laparotomy groups) were followed up for a period of one month for the incidence of surgical site infections and effect of surgical risk factors were analysed.

RESULTS: The incidence of superficial surgical site infections was 24% with a higher incidence in those who underwent emergency laparotomy and also who underwent prolonged surgeries. Higher incidence of superficial SSI was noticed in those with contaminated and dirty laparatomy.


Keywords


Centre for disease control (CDC), LAPAROTOMY. tertiary care hospital.

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