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Retrospective Analysis of Surgical Site Infection After Titanium Plate Removal Following Orthognathic Surgery

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate associations between surgical site infection (SSI) and plate removal following orthognathic surgery. Methods: The study sample consisted of 191 patients (126 females, 65 males). Plate removal was performed in 174 patients with a mean age of 26.4 ± 9.7 years. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for risk factors for SSI after plate removal. Results: Forty-three patients developed SSI after plate removal. The only risk factor independently associated with SSI after plate removal was a history of SSI after orthognathic surgery (OR 2.476, 95% CI 1.040–5.892). Conclusions: Patients who experience SSI after orthognathic surgery are at higher risk of SSI after plate removal, so protocols for perioperative management should be carefully considered.

Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine

DOI: 10.3390/jcm14113657

Authors: Kazuyuki Yusa, Tomoharu Hemmi, Satoshi Kasuya, Nobuyuki Sasahara, Shigeo Ishikawa

Institution: Yamagata University

Language: English

Topic: Surgical site infection prevention

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137