Factors associated with deep surgical site infection in spinal surgery

Introduction: Surgical site infection (SSI) rate in spinal surgery ranges from 1% to 9%, depending on the type of procedure and institution. SSI gives rise to increased morbidity, poorer outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Various risk factors have been reported in the literature but there is n...

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Main Authors: Mor Japar Khan, Ed Simor Khan, Kow, Ren Yi, Mohamad Arifin, Khairul Bariyyah, Komahen, Colin, Low, Chooi Leng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2018
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/64347/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/64347/1/Factors%20Associated%20with%20Deep%20Surgical%20Site%20Infection%20in%20Spinal%20%282%29.pdf