Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a costly yet preventable complication following
all surgical procedures and frequently following colorectal surgery. Numerous risks
for SSI have been identified including patient risks, which are not modifiable in
an acute care setting, and technical risks. Therefore, guidelines have been recommended
to reduce technical risk; however, adherence to these guidelines is at the discretion
of the surgeons.
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