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A 62-year-old man is evaluated on postoperative day 5 after undergoing an elective open cholecystectomy and common bile duct exploration. Over the past 24 hours, he has developed a fever and increasing pain at the surgical site. His temperature is 38.7°C (101.6°F), blood pressure is 128/82 mm Hg, and pulse is 98/min. Examination of the abdomen reveals a 15-cm subcostal incision that is notably erythematous, indurated, and warm to the touch. Palpation elicits significant tenderness, and a moderate amount of thick, whitish-yellow fluid is easily expressed from between the surgical staples. His lungs are clear to auscultation, and bowel sounds are normoactive. Which of the following are the most appropriate next steps in the management of this patient's current condition? (Select all that apply)

  1. Remove the surgical staples to open the affected portion of the incisionCevap
  2. Collect a sample of the wound exudate for microbiological analysisCevap
  3. C
    Maintain closure of the incision and administer broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics
  4. D
    Request a plain chest radiograph to evaluate for pulmonary atelectasis or consolidation
  5. E
    Submit a urine specimen for laboratory evaluation to identify a potential urinary source

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The most appropriate next steps are to remove the surgical staples to open the affected portion of the incision and to collect a sample of the wound exudate for microbiological analysis.
The correct answers represent the standard of care for a superficial surgical site infection (SSI). SSIs typically present between postoperative days 5 and 7 with fever, erythema, induration, and purulent drainage. The definitive management of a superficial SSI is source control, which requires removing the sutures or staples and opening the wound to allow for adequate drainage and packing. Additionally, collecting a sample of the purulent exudate for Gram stain and culture is necessary to guide targeted antimicrobial therapy if it becomes clinically indicated (e.g., if there is evidence of systemic toxicity or extensive surrounding cellulitis).

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1
Analyze the patient's postoperative timeline and clinical presentation.
The patient is on postoperative day 5 and exhibits fever, along with localized erythema, induration, and purulent drainage at the surgical incision.
Identifying the timing of the fever and specific physical findings helps localize the source of the postoperative complication.
2
Establish the most likely diagnosis.
The presentation is classic for a superficial surgical site infection (SSI).
The '5 Ws' of postoperative fever indicate that wound infections typically arise around postoperative days 5 to 7, consistent with this patient's findings.
3
Determine the appropriate management steps.
The primary management involves opening the wound to establish drainage and obtaining cultures of the exudate.
Source control is the most critical intervention for a superficial SSI, and microbiological data is needed to guide any subsequent antimicrobial therapy if systemic signs develop.

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The primary management of a superficial surgical site infection involves immediate source control by opening the incision and allowing for drainage, along with obtaining wound cultures to guide potential targeted antimicrobial therapy.
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