“OUTCOME OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS IN ELECTIVE ABDOMINAL SURGERY WITH OR WITHOUT SUBCUTANEOUS DRAIN”

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections are among the most common complication of in-patient admission and have a serious consequence in terms of outcome and cost. Inspite of use of antiseptics, strict aseptic precautions during surgery and use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, surgical site infections occur in day-to-day practice. Wound collection and the consequent sequelae results in prolonged hospital stay, continued use of antibiotics and resultant cost. This study aims to evaluate the outcome of such infection with and without the use of drain kept subcutaneously.