Analysis of the incidence of surgical site infection in oncologic surgery of the digestive tract in Hospital Geral de Fortaleza

Abstract

Model of Study: This is a study characterized as retrospective, analytical and quantitative approach with non-experimental research design. Objective: Analyze patients undergoing cancer surgery of the objetive tract in Hospital Geral de Fortaleza for the appearance of surgical site infection (SSI) and suggest preventive measures. Material and Methods: Underwent cancer surgery of the digestive tract 196 individuals in the period from 10/01/2011 to 09/30/2012 and analyzed the possible risk factors related to the patient, to the surgical procedure and the incision. Results: Showed up 26 cases of infection, with an overall SSI prevalence of 13,26%. The following variables showed significant association of risk: duration of procedure, duration of preoperative hospitalization, comorbidities, smoking, alcohol consumption, use of drains and bladder catheterization. Conclusion: The risk factors indicated in this study describe a group of individuals with increased risk of SSI, in which prevention protocols should be rigorously applied.