ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026
Impact of Preoperative Urinary Tract Infection on Postoperative Outcomes in Plastic Surgery.
Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) at the time of surgery have been associated with worse postoperative outcomes in various surgical specialties, but their impact in plastic surgery remains poorly understood. Methods: We analyzed National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data (2012-2023) for adult elective plastic surgery patients to determine the relationship between preoperative UTI and postoperative outcomes. Logistic regression estimated odds ratios adjusted for clinical covariates. Results: A total of 319,511 elective plastic surgery patients were analyzed, among whom 117 (0.04%) had a documented preoperative UTI. Preoperative UTI was associated with significantly worse outcomes. The incidence of postoperative wound infection was markedly higher in the UTI group, and multivariable logistic regression confirmed preoperative UTI as an independent predictor of surgical site infection with an adjusted odds ratio of 5.87 (95% confidence interval: 1.54-22.36, Conclusions: Preoperative UTI, although infrequent, significantly increases postoperative complications in elective plastic surgery patients, including surgical site infections, mortality, and discharge to a care facility. These findings support more aggressive preoperative screening and the postponement of elective procedures until UTI resolution.
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