Clinical prediction score for superficial surgical site infection after appendectomy in adults with complicated appendicitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Superficial surgical site infection (SSI) is common after appendectomy. This study aims to determine a clinical prediction score for SSI after appendectomy in complicated appendicitis.

Methods

Data from randomized controlled trial of delayed versus primary wound closures in complicated appendicitis was used. Nineteen patient- and operative-related predictors were selected in the logit model. Clinical prediction score was then constructed using coefficients of significant predictors. Risk stratification was done by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Bootstrap technique was used to internal validate the score.

Results

Among 607 patients, the SSI incidence was 8.7% (95% CI 6.4, 11.2). Four predictors were significantly associated with SSI,

SUBMITTER: Noorit P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6006790 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature