Risk Factors for Wound Infection After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
- 11 April 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in World Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 32 (6), 1138-1141
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-008-9528-6
Abstract
Among complications after surgery for colorectal cancer, wound infections may prolong hospitalization and increase healthcare costs. This study was designed to clarify the incidence, risk factors, and pathogens responsible for wound infections after surgery for colorectal cancer.This publication has 13 references indexed in Scilit:
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