Risk factors for surgical site infection following colorectal resection: a multi-institutional study.

Introduction: Surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection occurring in an incisional wound within 30 days of surgery and significantly affects patients undergoing colorectal surgery. This study examined a multi-institutional dataset to determine risk factors for SSI following colorectal resection.

Methods: Data on 386 patients who underwent colorectal resection in three institutions were accrued.

Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for the development of surgical site infection following gastrointestinal surgery: a multi-institutional study.

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection occurring in an incisional wound within 30 days of surgery and significantly effects patient recovery and hospital resources.

Objective: This study sought to determine the relationship between preoperative serum albumin and SSI.

Methods: A study of 524 patients who underwent gastrointestinal surgery in 4 institutions was performed.