title: Surgical site infections: the cutting edge.
abstract: Surgical site infections are common and many are preventable. It is critical to understand the factors that influence these infections in order to create appropriate strategies to reduce this risk. Recent developments in this area and recommendations are presented.
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Malangoni