Surgical infections in patients with chronic renal failure

Surgical infections occur commonly in patients with chronic renal failure. Uremia affects host defenses and wound healing that, in addition to the need for frequent surgeries involving synthetic arteriovenous grafts and catheters, lead to a high risk of infections. Antibiotic treatment and timely surgical intervention are needed for control and treatment of these infections. Other surgical infections, such as wound infections, intra-abdominal infections, fungal infections, diabetic foot ulcers, and necrotizing soft-tissue infections, must be managed expeditiously.