Surgical site infections occurrence and associated risk factors: a matched case-control study

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nassab Fakhreddine, Hani I. Dimassi, Wissam K. Kabbara, Rola Husni, Sanaa Zoghbi, Hanine Mansour
DOI: 10.1017/ash.2025.10269
Cited by: 1
References: 18

Abstract

Abstract Objective: Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a significant healthcare challenge, raising patient morbidity, mortality, and costs. Various intrinsic, patient-specific, and perioperative factors contribute to SSIs. This study aims to identify SSI-associated risk factors, microorganism types, and antibiotic susceptibility patterns in surgical patients. Design: This is a matched-case control study. Setting: The Lebanese American University Medical Center – Rizk Hospital, Beirut Lebanon. Patients: The study included surgical patients. Methods: This retrospective case-control study analyzed data from surgical patients over a five-year period, matching 113 SSI cases with controls in a 1:3 ratio by gender and surgery type. Results: Among 324 patients (81 cases vs 243 controls), hypoalbuminemia (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Surgical site infection prevention Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Publication details

Journal / source
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
e17–e17
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN