Preoperative Hypoalbuminemia is an Independent Risk Factor for the Development of Surgical Site Infection Following Gastrointestinal Surgery

Hennessey, Derek; P. Burke, John; Ni-Dhonochu, Tara; Shields, Conor; C. Winter, Desmond; Mealy, K.

doi:10.1097/sla.0b013e3181e9819a

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Preoperative Hypoalbuminemia is an Independent Risk Factor for the Development of Surgical Site Infection Following Gastrointestinal Surgery

Published in Annals of Surgery • Jul 20, 2010

Authors:

Derek Hennessey

John P. Burke

Tara Ni-Dhonochu

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection occurring in an incisional wound within 30 days of surgery and significantly effects patient recovery and hospital resources. OBJECTIVE: This study sought to determine the relationship between preoperative serum albumin and SSI. METHODS: A st...

Subject

Hypoalbuminemia

Medicine

Interquartile range

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