Muhammad Kashif, Bilal Khattak, Mian Iftikharul Haq, Waqar Alam Jan.
Frequency of surgical site infection in mesh repair for inguinal hernia.
J Med Sci Jan ;20(2):98-101.

Objectives: To determine the frequency of surgical site infection in mesh repair for inguinal hernias and find out the common organisms involved in wound infection through culture and sensitivity. Material and Methods: This is a descriptive study of 100 patients who underwent inguinal hernia repair, at surgical ‘A’ Unit Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, over a period of one year, from February 2007 to January 2008. Pre-operative assessment was done for fitness of general anesthesia before mesh repair. Results: The overall frequency of surgical site infection was 06% and culture reports showed that staphylococcus aureus was the commonest organism responsible for surgical site infection 4% cases. Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli were found each in 1% of cases. Conclusion: Propylene mesh repair is the first treatment option for patients with primary and recurrent inguinal hernias with good antibiotics cover according to the most commonly found organisms.

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