Prognostic models for surgical-site infection in gastrointestinal surgery: systematic review.

Kenneth A McLeanTanvi GoelSamuel LawdayAya RiadJoana Simoes Stephen R KnightDhruva GhoshJames C GlasbeyAneel BhanguEwen M Harrisonnull null

Published in: The British journal of surgery (2023)

The risk of surgical-site infection after gastrointestinal surgery is insufficiently described by existing risk-prediction tools, which are not suitable for routine use. Novel risk-stratification tools are required to target perioperative interventions and mitigate modifiable risk factors.

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
systematic review
risk factors
meta analyses
physical activity
patients undergoing
cardiac surgery
clinical practice
minimally invasive
randomized controlled trial
acute kidney injury
coronary artery bypass
acute coronary syndrome