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Post-Operative Infections in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: Risk Factors for Different Infection Sites.
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Journal of clinical medicine [J Clin Med] 2022 Aug 24; Vol. 11 (17). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 24. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: Post-operative infections in head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery represent a major problem and are associated with an important increase in mortality, morbidity, and burden on the healthcare system. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to evaluate post-operative infections in HNC surgery and to analyze risk factors, with a specific focus on different sites of infection.<br />Methods: Clinical data about 488 HNC patients who underwent surgery were recorded. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors for post-operative infections.<br />Results: Post-operative infections were observed in 22.7% of cases. Respiratory and surgical site infections were the most common. Multiple site infections were observed in 3.9% of cases. Considering all infection sites, advanced stage, tracheotomy, and higher duration of surgery were risk factors at multivariate analysis. Median hospital stay was significantly longer in patients who had post-operative infection (38 vs. 9 days).<br />Conclusions: Post-operative infections may negatively affect surgical outcomes. A correct identification of risk factors may help the physicians to prevent post-operative infections in HNC surgery.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2077-0383
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 17
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of clinical medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36078898
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11174969