FREQUENCY OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTION AFTER APPENDICECTOMY.

.JPUMHS;2024:14:03,32 37.http://doi.org/10.46536/jpumhs/2024/14.03.532

Abstract

ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide, and appendectomy
remains the definitive treatment. Despite advancements in surgical techniques and perioperative care, surgical site infections
SSIs continue to be a frequent complication following appendectomy, particularly in cases of complicated or perforated
appendicitis. SSIs can significantly impact patient recovery, leading to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs,
and morbidity. OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of surgical site infection after appendectomy. Patients and
METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 patients who underwent appendectomy
Department of General Surgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, from January 24 to June 24. Inclusion criteria were
patients aged 18-65 years with a clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis confirmed by histopathology. Exclusion criteria
included patients with immunocompromised status, prior abdominal surgeries, and those on preoperative antibiotics.
Surgical site infection SSI was defined according to CDC criteria and assessed postoperatively at 7, 14, and 30 days
RESULTS:Surgical site infections SSIs were observed in 19 patients 38%, with 11 22% having superficial incisional SSIs
and 8 16% having deep incisional SSIs. CONCLUSION:This study highlights the significant burden of surgical site
infections SSIs following appendectomy, particularly in cases of complicated appendicitis.