Comparison of superficial surgical site infection between delayed primary versus primary wound closure in complicated appendicitis

Abstract

Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdomen in adults. Open appendicectomy is the treatment of choice for complicated appendicitis. Perforated appendicitis has an infection rate 15–20% Post-operative surgical site Infection can increase morbidity. Thus it can lead to increase in postoperative pain, hospital stay, sepsis and patient dissatisfaction, Surgical site infection (SSI) and its associated complications like wound dehiscence, stitch sinuses, incisional hernias, hypertrophic scar and keloid formation are not only a source of discomfort for the patients but also discouraging for the surgeons. These complications prolong the postoperative stay of patient and increase the cost of treatment