Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	121379
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Severe postoperative infections following surgery for digestive system diseases
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ya Liu and Li Chen
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Li Chen, MD, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 280 Mohe Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai 201900, China. wwqh480@163.com
Key Words	Postoperative infection; Digestive system surgery; Surgical site infection; Risk factors; Retrospective cohort study
Core Tip	This paper investigates the development of severe infections after surgery of the digestive system by analyzing factors such as patient age, comorbidities, and type of surgery. The study argues that the risk of developing infections after surgery can be mitigated by the timely recognition of symptoms and the initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy. The study finds that the risk is greater in the case of patients with less immunity and patients who have undergone more complex surgeries. the individual patient and the complex nature of the surgery performed to correct a gastrointestinal problem should be the basis of treatment in order to achieve better results and reduce the incidence of post-operative infections.
Citation	Liu Y, Chen L. Severe postoperative infections following surgery for digestive system diseases. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-04-28 12:19
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-28 12:19
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-25 03:04
Return for Revision	2026-05-25 03:04
Revised	2026-06-04 11:52
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-06-12 02:07
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-25 02:30
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-25 03:24
Articles in Press	2026-06-25 03:24
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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