Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection in Gynecological Surgeries

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of SAFOMS

Author
1. Manvi Gupta
2. Anjali Gupta
3. Mamta Tyagi
4. Smriti Gupta
ISSN
2319-846X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10032-1196
Volume
8
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Subharthi Medical College, Meerut, UP, India
    1. NILES and Aakar IVF, ICSI Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    2. Vardhman Trauma and Laparoscopy Centre Pvt Ltd, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Article keywords

    Abstract

    Aim and objective: To evaluate the risk factors for surgical site infection in patients undergoing surgery in the gynecology department. Materials and methods: This observational study was conducted among 200 women admitted for gynecological surgery. A detailed history and demographic and surgical details were noted. The recovery of these patients and the presence of surgical site infection (SSI) were also noted. Results: Of the 200 participants, 21% developed SSI and 38% of overweight women and 24% women with anemia developed SSI. Mean duration of hospital stay was more in women with SSI. Conclusion: We conclude that abnormal BMI, route of surgery, and amount of blood loss during gynecology surgery are important risk factors of SSI.

    © 2019 Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD.   |   All Rights Reserved