“Prevalence and Risk Factors of Postoperative Wound Infections: A Cross-Disciplinary Approach”

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Dr.Priya Bhagora , Dr.Shailja Bhumbhani , Dr.Hardik Sutariya

Keywords

Surgical Site Infections (SSI), Postoperative Complications, Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs), Anesthesia Risk Factors, Cross-Disciplinary Approach

Abstract

Background: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are a major postoperative complication, especially in low-resource settings. Multiple patient, procedural, and microbial factors contribute to their development. 
Aim: To assess the prevalence and risk factors of SSIs using a multidisciplinary approach. 

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