Trends and Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance in Surgical Site Infection after Colectomy: A Nationwide Study

Surgical site infections (SSI) represent undesired and potentially fatal complications in the context of colorectal surgery. On the other hand, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is known for increasing the risk of adverse outcomes in several clinical conditions. We aimed to evaluate the association between AMR diagnosis and postoperative outcomes in patients that underwent open colectomy and developed a SSI.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Colon and Rectal Surgery Source Type: research