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Detecting Incisional Surgical Site Infections on Wound Images Through Deep Learning

JAMA Surgery 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.3738

August 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This study developed and validated a deep learning model for detecting SSIs from wound images, showing high potential for automated triage of cases if clinically integrated.

Corresponding Author: Marja A. Boermeester, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 7F-28, Amsterdam 1081HV, the Netherlands (m.a.boermeester@amsterdamumc.nl).

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