Dual Surveillance of Surgical Site Infections Using CDC and ASEPSIS Criteria: Clinical and Economic Outcomes in Colorectal and Small Bowel Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical site infection (SSI) adversely affects postoperative outcomes and resource utilization. CDC-based definitions may under-identify minor yet clinically significant wound healing disturbances. This study evaluated the incidence and burden of SSIs using both the CDC criteria and the ASEPSIS scoring system.

Methods

A prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary referral center between August 2018 and January 2019. Patients undergoing colorectal or small bowel surgery were monitored for SSIs using CDC criteria and ASEPSIS scores. Surgical wounds were assessed on postoperative days 2, 4, and 6 with follow-up until 30 days. SSI was defined as either meeting the CDC criteria or having an ASEPSIS score > 21. ASEPSIS scores of 10-19 were classified as

SUBMITTER: Cho JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12582140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature