Prescribing Pattern of Antibiotics in ENT Outpatients of Tertiary Care Hospital in Bharatpur, Nepal

Giri, Anish; Pokharel, Apar; Palikhey, Anjan; Upadhyay, Hari Prasad; Giri, Bijaya Laxmi

doi:10.3126/jcmsn.v18i3.47444

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“…Similar to this study, previous studies have demonstrated that the risk of SSI considerably rises with contamination level. 16,17,22 Various risk factors were assessed for their association with surgical site infections. Smoking, ASA grade, diabetes, comorbidities, hemoglobin levels, white blood cell count, and albumin levels were evaluated.…”

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Surgical site infection following abdominal cancer surgery: a retrospective study in a tertiary care cancer hospital

Shrestha,

Thakur,

Yang

et al. 2023

Nep. J. Cancer

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Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are significant complications following abdominal cancer surgery, resulting in patient discomfort, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. Despite efforts to mitigate their occurrence, SSIs remain a challenge in healthcare settings, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, microbiological patterns, and impact of SSIs in patients undergoing open abdominal cancer surgery at a tertiary cancer hospital in Nepal. Results: A total of 206 patients were included in the study, with an SSI incidence of 35.4%. Superficial SSIs accounted for 87.7% of cases, while 12.2% were deep or organ/space infections. The study explored various risk factors, including patient demographics, wound classification, surgical type, and preoperative conditions, and although certain factors showed associations, none reached statistical significance. Notably, longer surgical duration was linked to a higher risk of SSIs. Patients with SSIs experienced significantly longer hospital stays compared to those without SSIs. The predominant pathogens isolated were Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Citrobacter freundii, many of which displayed multidrug resistance. Conclusions: These findings highlight the need for tailored prevention strategies, prudent antibiotic use, and enhanced infection control measures in this high-risk population undergoing abdominal cancer surgery.

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