Blood poisoning (septicemia) that occurs after any surgical procedure as a result of infection. Septicemia is a serious condition that can rapidly deteriorate and cause death. In 2000 in the US approximately 11.26 cases of postoperative septicemia occurred per 1,000 elective surgery discharges.
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