Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734319 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Longer operation time, age, Hirschsprung disease, and cardiac risk factors are associated with an increased risk for SSI after stoma closure. Studies of perioperative adjuncts to reduce SSI in high-risk children based on expected procedure length and other preoperative characteristics are warranted.
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Authors
Dani O. MD, Erica PhD, Peter C. MD, MHSc, Katherine J. MD, MHSc, Benedict C. MD MPH,