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JULY 26, 2023

Surgeon Practice Patterns Vary in Treating Suspected Incisional SSIs

Interplay of Variables Affecting Management Decisions Explored

By Chase Doyle

Findings from a recent survey of the Surgical Infection Society have highlighted variability in practice patterns among surgeons when treating suspected incisional surgical site infections.

Results of the study, presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the SIS, showed lower rates of observation, increased use of antibiotics and increased surgical drainage when presented with scenarios of escalating concern for SSIs. However, many scenarios lacked consensus regarding appropriate