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01-08-2019 | Original Article

The role of poor oral health in surgical site infection following elective spinal surgery

Authors: B. Mirzashahi, A. Tonkaboni, M. Chehrassan, R. Doosti, M. J. Kharazifard

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Issue 2/2019

Abstract

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Objectives

To describe oral health and hygiene as a risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI).

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on patients over 18 years of age who were candidates for elective spinal surgery. The exclusion criteria were immunodeficiency, history of cancer, history of previous infection at the surgical site, cutaneous diseases and long-term use of corticosteroids. Questionnaires were filled out for patients via an interview in order to collect the demographic data of patients. Oral and dental examinations were performed using DMFT (D: decayed, M: missing, F: filled, T: total) and PUFA (P: pulp, U: ulcer, F: fistula, A: abscess) indices. Data were analyzed using Fisher’s exact test and Mann–Whitney test.

Results

A total of 78 patients were evaluated. There were 59 females (75.6%) and 19 males (24.6%). Eight patients were positive for SSI. Teeth caries (P = 0.016) and periodontal disease (P = 0.049) were significantly correlated with SSI. No significant association was noted between PUFA and SSI (P > 0.05). Sixty-five patients (83.3%) had a history of dental infection before surgery. Fifty% of patients being positive for SSI had a history of dental abscess (P = 0.023).

Conclusions

A significant association exists between SSI and caries, gingivitis/periodontitis and history of dental abscess.

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Title: The role of poor oral health in surgical site infection following elective spinal surgery
Authors: B. Mirzashahi
A. Tonkaboni
M. Chehrassan
R. Doosti
M. J. Kharazifard
Publication date: 01-08-2019
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-018-0568-2

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The role of poor oral health in surgical site infection following elective spinal surgery

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Study design

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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