Table 4: Outcomes.

Characteristics Total (N = 252) SSI group (N = 24) Non SSI group (N = 228) P value
Follow up period (months) 47.33 (0.53 - 68.93) 41.61 (1.28 - 65.81) 47.43 (0.53 - 68.93) P = 0.128
Overall mortality 51 (20.2%) 10 (41.7%) 41 (18%) P = 0.006
Overall survival
1 Year 84% 58% 86% P = 0.001
3 Year 80% 58% 58%
5 Year 79% 58% 81%
Overall graft loss 54 (21.4%) 10 (41.7%) 44 (19.3%) P = 0.011
Overall graft survival
1 Year 82% 58% 85% P = 0.003
3 Year 78% 58% 80%
5 Year 78% 58% 80%

Impact of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) on rejection rate and length of stay: We can conclude that SSI is not a

significant risk factor for rejection, however SSI does significantly prolong hospital stay.