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Seasonal Patterns of Surgical Site Infections Following Hernia Repair Procedures

  • By

  • Janavi Sethurathnam

  • Chen Chia Wang

  • John Ewing

  • Aimal Khan

  • Joel F. Bradley

  • April 28, 2026

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    Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major concern following hernia repairs, leading to longer hospital stays and increased costs.

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    Patient-related risk factors for SSIs include obesity, tobacco use, poorly controlled diabetes, and higher ASA classification.

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    Surgery performed in warmer months is associated with a higher risk of SSIs, with summer showing the highest risk for various surgical procedures.

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    The study analyzed data from 826,636 patients undergoing hernia repair from 2006 to 2021, focusing on the impact of operative season on SSI rates.

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    Warm operative season was linked to increased odds of superficial and any SSI, even after adjusting for various patient and procedural factors.

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Seasonal Patterns of Surgical Site Infections Following Hernia Repair Procedures

  • by Janavi Sethurathnam, Chen Chia Wang, John Ewing, Aimal Khan, Joel F. Bradley

  • April 28, 2026

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