Observational study to estimate the proportion of surgical site infection following excision of ulcerated skin tumours (OASIS study).

Rachel Angharad AbbottA CordaroB LloydR Cannings-JohnM WoottonN KirbyT PicklesA McQueenM WestmorelandS ZiajA Martin-ClavijoAaron G H Wernham Rubeta N MatinE Thomas-Jones

Published in: Clinical and experimental dermatology (2021)

This prospective evaluation of SSI identified with the WHQ following excision of ulcerated skin cancers demonstrated a high proportion with SSI. The WHQ was acceptable to patients, however further evaluation is required to ensure validity in assessing skin wounds.

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
wound healing
soft tissue
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
young adults