Port Site Infections Afer Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Port site infection (PSI) is an infrequent surgical site infection that complicates laparoscopic surgery but has a considerable influence in the overall outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate factors that influence PSI after laparoscopic cholecystectomies and to analyze which of these factors can be modifed to avoid PSI in a trail to achieve maximum laparoscopic advantages. Methods: A prospective descriptive qualitative study conducted on patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomies. Swabs were taken for culture & sensitivity in all patients who developed PSI. Exploration under general anaesthesia, for patients, had deep surgical site infections and wound debridement was done, excisional biopsies had been taken for histopathological studies, and tissue samples for polymerase chain reaction for detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis was done. All patients were followed up for six months postoperatively. Factors as gender, site of infected port, type of microorganism, acute versus chronic cholecystitis, type of infection (superfcial or deep infection) and intraoperative spillage of stones, bile or pus were analyzed in our sample. Results: Port site infection rate was recorded in 40/889 procedures (4.5%), higher rates were observed in male patients 8/89 (8.9%), in acute cholecystitis 13/125 (10.4%), when spillage of bile, stones or pus occurred 24/80 (30%), and at epigastric port 32/40 (80%). Most of the PSI were superfcial infections 77.5% with non-specifc microorganism 34/40 (85%). Conclusion: There is a signifcant association of port site infection with spillage of bile, stones, or pus, with the port of gallbladder extraction and with acute cholecystitis. Especial consideration should be taken in chronic deep surgical site infection as mycobacterium tuberculosis could be the cause. Most of the PSIs are superfcial and more common in males.
Authors and Affiliations
Mumtaz KH Al-Naser| Department of Surgery, Al-Kindy Medical College, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq, Corresponding e-mail: mumtazalnaser5@gmail.com
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