Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complication in patients with diabetes due to the increased perfusion of affected tissues.

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SSIs are more common in patients with diabetes not because of increased perfusion but due to impaired immune response, poor wound healing, and possibly higher rates of infection by more virulent organisms.

Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Are the Most Common Postoperative Complication