Subcutaneous fat thickness as a risk factor for surgical site infection following open appendectomy
This study concludes that SCFT is a risk factor for the occurrence of SSI after emergency open appendectomy in patients with uncomplicated appendicitis.
Authors
- Sagar Gyawali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3405-427X)
- Hema Joshi
- Sanjaya Paudyal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0848-089X)
- Lilamani Rajthala
- G S Chaudhary
- Dinesh Shahi
- Ashok Kumar Rokaya
- Anil Singh Badal
Institutions
- Patan Academy of Health Sciences (NP)
- National Academy of Medical Sciences (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Open
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/io9.0000000000000330
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00