Overview of Sepsis in Surgery
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Abstract
Sepsis in surgery is a common complication that can be life-threatening. It is defined as a systemic
inflammatory response to an infection and can progress to septic shock and multiple organ failure.
Sepsis in surgery is a serious complication that affects many surgical patients. Early prevention,
identification and treatment are essential to improve patient outcomes.
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