SSI
What does SSI stand for?
Surgical site infection
Example
"He has to stay in the hospital for an extra week because of an SSI."
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Last Updated: March 11, 2015
Last Updated: March 11, 2015
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An acronym for an infection that develops from a surgical operation; can double the length of time a patient must stay in the hospital, which increases the cost of health care.