Hypocholesterolemia (<151mg/dl) & hypoalbuminemia (3.5g/dl) as predictors of surgical site infections in elective general surgical procedures: a prospective observational study for period of 1 year at kaher's dr. prabhakar kore hospital and medical research centre, belagavi

Abstract

Background: Since the beginning of the term "Surgery," Surgical site infections have been a fundamental barrier to the practice of surgery and continue to have an impact today on the outcomes and all the aspects of Surgical practice in 21st Century. Objectives: This Study focuses on the role of Serum Albumin (Hypoalbuminemia <3.5g/dl) and Serum Total Cholesterol (Hypocholesterolemia <151mg/dl) on incidence of SSI (Surgical Site Infection) in elective general surgeries.