A Prospective Evaluation of the Incidence and Associated Comorbidities Which Influence the Surgical Site Wound Infection

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Abstract (English)

Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the incidence and associated comorbidities which influence the
surgical site wound infection.
Material & Methods: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted in Department of Microbiology,
ANMMC, Gaya, Bihar, India. Total 100 patients operated for general surgical procedures in between the periods
of 12 months were included for the present study.
Results: The incidence rate of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) increased with age, ranging from 25% in the 18-29
age group to 30% in those aged 60 and above. The incidence of SSIs was higher among males (26.66%) than
females (25%). The incidence rate of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) showed a positive correlation with increasing
BMI, from 20% in underweight subjects to 33.33% in obese subjects. Subjects from urban areas had a higher
incidence rate of SSIs (30%) compared to those from rural areas (20%). The rate of SSIs was higher in subjects
undergoing elective surgeries (30.76%) compared to emergency surgeries (18.75%). Subjects who were obese
had an SSI rate of 46.66%. Among subjects with diabetes, 60% developed SSIs, and among those with anaemia,
37.50% developed SSIs.
Conclusion: Our study provides valuable insights into the risk factors associated with SSIs, including age, BMI,
and comorbidities. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to understand the temporal relationship
between these factors and SSIs. Interventions targeting these risk factors could potentially reduce the incidence
of SSIs.