Impact of Preoperative Urinary Tract Infection on Postoperative Outcomes in Plastic Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) at the time of surgery have been associated with worse postoperative outcomes in various surgical specialties, but their impact in plastic surgery remains poorly understood.

Methods

We analyzed National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data (2012-2023) for adult elective plastic surgery patients to determine the relationship between preoperative UTI and postoperative outcomes. Logistic regression estimated odds ratios adjusted for clinical covariates.

Results

A total of 319,511 elective plastic surgery patients were analyzed, among whom 117 (0.04%) had a documented preoperative UTI. Preoperative UTI was associated with significantly worse outcomes. The incidence of postoperative wound infection was markedly higher in the

SUBMITTER: Jerliu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12806578 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature