Surgical site infection following abdominal surgery: a prospective cohort study.

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common complications of abdominal surgery and is associated with substantial discomfort, morbidity and cost. The goal of this study was to describe the incidence, bacteriology and risk factors associated with SSI in patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

Methods: In this prospective cohort study, all patients aged 14 years or more undergoing abdominal surgery between Feb.