Frequency of Surgical Site Infection in Patients Operated on by The General Surgery Department in a Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital, From September 1, 2014 To August 31, 2015

Abstract

This observational, descriptive, and ambispective study aims to determine the frequency of surgical site infections (SSIs) among patients treated in the general surgery department of the National Institute of Pediatrics between September 1, 2014, and August 31, 2015. Currently, surgical site infection (SSI) represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality on a global scale. The objective of this study is to ascertain the percentage of patients who present with SSIs in accordance with the CDC specifications, thereby establishing a basis and reference for subsequent studies.