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Superficial incisional site infection

Infecção superficial de sítio incisional

Category

Definition

A surgical site infection involving only skin and subcutaneous tissue of the incision.

Exclusions

  • Streptococcal cellulitis of skin
  • Staphylococcal cellulitis of skin

Index Terms

Superficial incisional site infectiondrainage site cellulitis