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See Latest ArticlesSurgical site infection: Incidence and impact on hospital utilization and treatment costs
American Journal of Infection Control, 06/02/09
De Lissovoy G et al. - SSI is associated with a significant economic burden in terms of extended length of stay and increased costs of treatment. This analysis documented nearly 1 million additional inpatient-days and $1.6 billion in excess costs.
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