Surgical Site Infection.
An infection that develops at or near the surgical incision within 30 days of the operation, or within a year if an implant is placed. Deep sternal wound infection (mediastinitis) is a serious complication of open-heart surgery.
Definition
What is surgical site infection?
An infection that develops at or near the surgical incision within 30 days of the operation, or within a year if an implant is placed. Deep sternal wound infection (mediastinitis) is a serious complication of open-heart surgery.
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