BACKGROUND: There is little published information about postoperative infection rates in day-case hand surgery and the possible factors promoting infection. RESULTS: We report on infection rates observed in day-case hand surgery of 1035 cases over a 2-year period performed by two consultant surgeons. Infection rates of just over 1% were observed. CONCLUSION: We believe that this low infection rate reflects seniority of surgeon, operative technique and short duration of operation.
BACKGROUND: There is little published information about postoperative infection rates in day-case hand surgery and the possible factors promoting infection. RESULTS: We report on infection rates observed in day-case hand surgery of 1035 cases over a 2-year period performed by two consultant surgeons. Infection rates of just over 1% were observed. CONCLUSION: We believe that this low infection rate reflects seniority of surgeon, operative technique and short duration of operation.
Authors: Tannur C Oakes; Karren C Wong; Kyle J Schank; Pam Haan; Stephanie M Bray; James H W Clarkson Journal: Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open Date: 2022-05-13
Authors: Morag Tolvi; Hanna Tuominen-Salo; Mika Paavola; Kimmo Mattila; Leena-Maija Aaltonen; Lasse Lehtonen Journal: Patient Saf Surg Date: 2020-06-26