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