Reoperation and Complications Following Surgically Treated Postoperative Surgical Site Infection
Publication Date
3-2025
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine
Department
Biology, Department of
Student Level
Graduate
SPARK Category
Research
WELL Core Type
Intellectual Wellness
Metadata/Fulltext
Metadata ONLY
SPARK Session
Poster presentation
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
Postoperative spinal surgical site infections (SSIs) represent significant challenges following complex spinal procedures, with infection rates ranging from less than 1% to 12%. Risk factors such as extensive surgery, longer operative times, instrumentation, and increased blood loss contribute to SSI development. Our institution employs a two-stage approach for managing SSIs following multilevel lumbar fusion. However, the long-term risks of readmission, re-operation, and complications remain unclear. This study seeks to identify these risks and improve clinical decision-making for a high-risk patient population.
Recommended Citation
Alexeev, Phillip and Snowden, Ryan, "Reoperation and Complications Following Surgically Treated Postoperative Surgical Site Infection" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 487.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/487
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