Factors associated with post-operative sepsis following surgery for spinal tumors: An analysis of the ACS-NSQIP database

Three percent of patients following surgery for spinal tumor experience an episode of sepsis within 30 days. The most likely sources of sepsis include UTI, pneumonia and SSI. Pre- and post-operative targeted interventions in these high risk patients will be most beneficial in reducing the incidence, morbidity and mortality from sepsis after surgery for spinal tumors.