Table 5.
Intra-Operative and Post-Operative Characteristics by Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
| Any SSI n = 33 | No SSI n = 116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristic | n (%) | n (%) | p |
| Flap type | 0.65 | ||
| Radial forearm | 15 (45.5) | 58 (50.0) | |
| Fibular | 10 (30.3) | 32 (27.6) | |
| ALT | 6 (18.2) | 15 (12.9) | |
| Scapular | 0 | 4 (3.5) | |
| Rectus abdominis | 1 (3.0) | 2 (1.7) | |
| Latissimus dorsi | 0 | 4 (3.5) | |
| Multiple | 1 (3.0) | 1 (0.9) | |
| Hardware | 20 (60.6) | 67 (57.8) | 0.77 |
| Tracheostomy/laryngectomy | 27 (81.8) | 91 (78.5) | 0.67 |
| Transfusion | 25 (75.8) | 74 (63.8) | 0.45 |
| Steroids | 1 (3.0) | 2 (1.7) | 0.53 |
| Antibiotic | |||
| Cephalosporins | 2 (6.1) | 8 (6.9) | 1.00 |
| Penicillins | 19 (57.6) | 88 (75.9) | 0.04 |
| Quinolones | 2 (6.1) | 2 (1.7) | 0.21 |
| Clindamycin | 10 (30.3) | 15 (12.9) | 0.02 |
| n (Median [Range]) | n (Median [Range]) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of surgery (h) | 27 (12.3 [8.6–15.4]) | 99 (11.6 [2.5–22.6]) | 0.18 |
| Total amount transfused (OR + post OP) | 33 (2.0 [0–13]) | 116 (2.0 [0–16]) | 0.70 |
OP = operation.