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| Variables | Categories | N (%) |
| Incidence of SSI | Yes | 40 (30.3%) |
| No | 92 (69.7%) | |
| Type of SSI | Superficial | 11 (27.5%) |
| Deep | 18 (45%) | |
| Organ space | 11 (27.5%) | |
| Timing of SSI relative to the operation | Day 1- 3 | 4 (10%) |
| Day 4- 6 | 22 (55%) | |
| One week or more | 14 (35%) | |
| Culture and sensitivity | Yes (+) | 35 (87.5%) |
| Yes (-) | 2 (5%) | |
| Not performed | 3 (7.5%) |
