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Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Surgical site infections (SSI) and wound dehiscence are one of the most frequently identified postoperative complications. DFINITION: Surgical site infections are defined as infections occurring up to 30days after surgery and affecting either the incision or deep tissue at the operation site. Surgical site infections are presented with, A) Erythema or induration B) Serous oozing C) Presence of pus D) Wound dehiscence(separation of edges of suture line by more than1cm superficial or deep). Various risk factors are responsible for surgical site infections(SSI) and wound dehiscence such as emergency surgery,malnutrition, low socioeconomic status, previous major abdominal surgeries, less inter-pregnancy interval , systemic diseases,etc.