Objective: This study aims to investigate surgical intervention as a risk factor for HCV infection.
Methods: Eighty eight HCV positive cases and 182 HCV negative controls were compared with regards to history of operation and transfusion.
Results: History of surgical intervention was present in 51 (57.9%) in case group and 78 (42.8%) in control group. The odds ratio was 1.79 (p<0.05). Most frequent types of operation were gynecologic operation, apendectomy, and heart or lung operations.
Conclusion: These results suggest that surgery may be a risk for transmission of HCV in Turkey.
Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
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Journal Section | Review Makaleler |
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Publication Date | March 1, 1997 |
Published in Issue | Year 1997 Volume: 10 Issue: 2 |