Global incidence of surgical site infection after appendectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundAlthough surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most studied healthcare-associated infections, the global burden of SSI after appendectomy remains unknown.ObjectiveWe estimated the incidence of SSI after appendectomy at global and regional levels.DesignSystematic review and meta-analy...

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Main Authors: Clarence Mvalo Mbanga, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Rolf Nyah Tuku Nzalie, Jean Joel Bigna, Aime Mbonda, Marc Leroy Guifo, Arthur Essomba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-02-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/2/e034266.full