Incidence and time trend of surgical site infection in Ramathibodi Hospital during the years 2003-2005.

Objective: To determine the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) for high-risk surgical procedures and any changes in the incidence of SSI during the years 2003 to 2005.

Material And Method: SSI surveillance data were obtained from Ramathobodi's Infection Control Committee for analysis.

Results: The overall 30-day incidence of SSI for 492 hepato-biliary-pancreas and colon procedures was 7.