Factor Responsible for Surgical Site Infection Following Emergency Non-Traumatic Abdominal Surgery

Introduction: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) have always been a major complication of surgery. It results from microbialinfection during or after the surgical procedure. According to CDC, SSI can be classified as superficial,deep and organ/ space. increases morbidity also cost patient healthcare system. The aim this study is determine factors responsible for site infection following emergency non- traumatic abdominal Materials Methods: This prospective was carried out in Department Surgery National Medical College Teaching Hospital. A total 90 patients were included study. Data analysis done using SPSS (Statistical Package social sciences), version 26. Results: Mean age population 42.74 years. majority subjects group 31-40 Most males (68.8%). commonest pathology undertaking operation Perforated Duodenal ulcer (42.2%).Preoperative serum albumin level, Smoking, comorbidity like COPD, Hypertension, DM, BMI showed statistical relation infection. Conclusion: Numerous host malnutrition, obesity, co-morbidity, type wounds, time presentation, personal habit contribute increased incidence SSI.