Surgical site infection

A surgical site infection (SSI) develop when bacteria infiltrate the body through surgical incisions.[1] These bacteria may come from the patient's own skin, the surgical instruments, or the environment in which the procedure is performed.[2]

An infection is designated as an SSI if it develops at the site of a surgical wound, either because of contamination during surgery or as a result of postoperative complications. For the infection to be classified as an SSI, it should occur within 30 days after surgery or within 1 year if an implant is involved.[3]

Surgical site infections that are limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissues are classified as superficial incisional SSIs. These infections are the most common type, accounting for more than 50% of all reported surgical site infections.[3]

  1. ^ Ly, Chen (10 Apr 2024). "Post-surgery infections may mainly be caused by skin bacteria". New Scientist. Retrieved 27 Nov 2024.
  2. ^ "Surgical site infection". World Health Organization (WHO). 1 Jan 1900. Retrieved 27 Nov 2024.
  3. ^ a b Zabaglo, Mate; Leslie, Stephen W.; Sharman, Tariq (5 Mar 2024). "Postoperative Wound Infections". StatPearls Publishing. PMID 32809368. Retrieved 27 Nov 2024.
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