Distribution of pathogens and risk factors for post-replantation wound infection in patients with traumatic major limb mutilation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Even though replantation of limb mutilation is increasing, postoperative wound infection can result in increasing the financial and psychological burden of patients. Here, we sought to explore the distribution of pathogens and identify risk factors for postoperative wound infection to help early identification and managements of high-risk patients.

Methods

Adult inpatients with severed traumatic major limb mutilation who underwent replantation from Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group between November 09, 2014, and September 6, 2022 were included in this retrospective study. Demographic, and clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes were collected. Data were used to analyze risk factors for postoperative wound infection.

Results

Among the 249 patients, 185 (7

SUBMITTER: Gao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10984543 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature