Incidence of surgical site infection in dogs undergoing soft tissue surgery: risk factors and economic impact.
Jorge Espinel-RupérezMaria Dolores Martín-RíosVeronica SalazarMaria Rosario Baquero-ArtigaoGustavo Ortiz-DíezPublished in: Veterinary record open (2019)
The incidence of SSI was higher than the incidence reported in other published studies, although they were within expected ranges when a surveillance system was implemented. This incidence correlated with an increase in costs. Additionally new important risk factors for its development were detected.