Relationship between pre operative glycated haemoglobin and surgical site infection in patients undergoing elective colon cancer surgery

Surgical site infections remain a significant cause of morbidity following colon cancer surgery. Although diabetes has been recognised as a risk factor, patients with asymptom atic diabetes are likely underdiagnosed. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between preoperative...

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Main Authors: Cheong, C.M.E.I (Author), Golder, A.M (Author), Horgan, P.G (Author), McMillan, D.C (Author), Roxburgh, C.S.D (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Spandidos Publications 2022
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