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Socioeconomic effects of surgical site infection after cardiac surgery in Japan.
- Source :
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Surgery Today . Apr2015, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p422-428. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Purpose: Surgical site infection (SSI) increases medical costs and prolongs hospitalization; however, there has been no multicenter study examining the socioeconomic effects of SSI after cardiovascular surgery in Japan. Methods: A retrospective 1:1 matched, case-controlled study on hospital stay and health care expenditure after cardiovascular surgery was performed in four hospitals. Patients selected for the study had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting and/or valve surgery between April, 2006 and March, 2008. Data were obtained for 30 pairs of patients. Results: The mean postoperative stay for the SSI group was 49.1 days, being 3.7 times longer than that for the non-SSI group. The mean postoperative health care expenditure for the SSI group was ¥2,763,000 (US$27,630), being five times higher than that for the non-SSI group. Charges for drug infusion and hospitalization for inpatient care were significantly higher for the SSI group than for the non-SSI group. The increased health care expenditure was mainly attributed to the cost of antibiotics and antimicrobial agents. Conclusion: SSI after cardiovascular surgery not only prolonged the length of hospital stay, but also increased medical expenditure. Thus, the prevention of SSI after cardiovascular surgery is of great socioeconomic importance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09411291
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Surgery Today
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101557749
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-014-0969-2