The impact of recent hospitalization on surgical site infection after a pancreatectomy

ConclusionsRecent pre‐surgical admission is an important risk factor for SSI after a pancreatectomy. Many patients with RPSA are not admitted pre‐operatively to the same hospital where the pancreatectomy occurs; in such circumstances, SSI rates may not be a sole reflection of the care provided by operating hospitals.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 29, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Dominic E. Sanford, Steven M. Strasberg, William G. Hawkins, Ryan C. Fields Tags: Original Article Source Type: research