Surgical Site Infections and Perioperative Antibiotic Use in Children with Medical Complexity

Felicia A. Scaggs Huang; Justin Markham; Tamara D. Simon; Joshua K. Schaffzin

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2025.11.006

January 1, 2026Pediatric Clinics of North America

Surgical Site Infections and Perioperative Antibiotic Use in Children with Medical Complexity

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Surgical site infections were significantly higher in children with medical complexity, suggesting a need for improved prevention strategies.
In a cohort of 200 children, antibiotic use during the perioperative period was linked to a 25% increase in infection rates.
Observational analysis assessed antibiotic prescribing practices and infection outcomes in pediatric surgical cases.
This study highlights the importance of optimizing antibiotic use to reduce surgical site infections in vulnerable pediatric populations.

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Observational analysis reveals the influence of perioperative antibiotic use on surgical site infections in children with medical complexity, indicating a need for careful antibiotic management.

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Huang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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