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Incidence of SSI in Eastern Australia (2000) 41
| Surgical domain | Surgical procedure | Incidence of SSI* (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac | Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) | 2·1 |
| Obstetrics | Caesarean section | 2·4 |
| Vascular | Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair | 7·3 |
| Orthopaedics | Hip prosthesis | 2 |
| Knee prosthesis | 9·8 | |
| Colorectal | Procedure not specified | 12·7 |
SSI, surgical site infection.
