Preoperative Hypoalbuminemia is an Independent Risk Factor for the Development of Surgical Site Infection Following Gastrointestinal Surgery

Structured PICO

Does preoperative hypoalbuminemia increase the risk of surgical site infection following gastrointestinal surgery?

Population

Patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery

Intervention

Preoperative hypoalbuminemia

Outcome

Development of surgical site infection (SSI)

Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for surgical site infections and prolonged hospital stays after gastrointestinal surgery.

Abstract

Hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for the development of SSI following gastrointestinal surgery and is associated with deeper SSI and prolonged inpatient stay.

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