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Journal Article > Research

Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multi-Country Study from Medecins Sans Frontieres

Chu KM, Maine R, Trelles M
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Abstract
Surgical site infections (SSI) are a significant cause of post-surgical morbidity and mortality and can be an indicator of surgical quality. The objectives of this study were to measure post-operative SSI after cesarean section (CS) at four sites in three sub-Saharan African countries and to describe the associated risk factors in order to improved quality of care in low and middle income surgical programs.
Countries
BurundiDemocratic Republic of CongoSierra Leone
Subject Area
surgery & trauma care
DOI
10.1007/s00268-014-2840-4
Published Date
31-Oct-2014
PubMed ID
25358418
Languages
English
Journal
World Journal of Surgery
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 39, Issue 2
Issue Date
31-Oct-2014
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