Predictors of Surgical Site Infection in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation.

Alexandra E QuimbyElysia GroseDeepti ReddyRichard WebsterClaudia MalicJean-Philippe Vaccani

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2022)

Longer operative time and younger age appear to significantly increase the odds of SSI in pediatric CI. Body mass index, recent steroid use, American Society of Anesthesiologists class, bilateral vs unilateral implantation, and hospital length of stay do not appear to significantly influence SSI risk. These findings must be interpreted in the context of the limitations inherent to adverse events reporting, which are mitigated by the stringent manner of data collection by the ACS-NSQIP, and those inherent to the definition of SSI. Future prospective studies should investigate the impact of reducing operative time on the risk of SSI and other complications in pediatric CI.

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
body mass index
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acute coronary syndrome
adverse drug
physical activity
electronic health record
emergency department
machine learning
risk factors
case report
childhood cancer
deep learning
weight loss