Why the study?
Are surgical site infection rates after appendectomy higher in Low and Middle Human Development-Index Countries compared to high Human Development-Index Countries?
Are surgical site infection rates after appendectomy higher in Low and Middle Human Development-Index Countries compared to high Human Development-Index Countries?
Surgical site infection rates following appendectomy are significantly higher in low and middle human development-index countries, emphasizing the urgent need for preventative measures like routine pre-operative antibiotics and bundled care packages.
May warrant prioritized SSI prevention in LMHDICs; leaves open optimal bundles for open appendectomy.
Observed SSI rates after appendectomy in LMHDICs are dramatically higher than rates in high Human Development-Index Countries. This is particularly true in cases of open appendectomy, which remains the most common surgical approach in LMHDICs. These findings highlight the need for SSI prevention in LMHDICs, including prompt access to medical and surgical care, routine pre-operative antibiotic use, and implementation of bundled care packages and checklists.
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