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| DEGREE | Description | Occurrence in Surgical Site |
|---|---|---|
| GRADE 1 | Low risk of complications; No history of wound infection | 14% |
| GRADE 2 | Smoker; Obese; COPD; DM; History of wound infection | 27% |
| GRADE 3 | Clean-contaminated; Contaminated; Dirty | 46% |
