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Rates and risk factors for surgical intervention were examined as the primary outcome. Secondary analysis evaluated outcomes in those who required surgical versus conservative management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Of 533 patients, 69 (12.9%) required surgical management; this population was less likely to have private insurance and more likely to have diabetes than patients managed conservatively. Factors independently associated with surgical intervention included body mass index (BMI) 40 to 49.9, BMI \u2265 50, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, blood transfusion, general anesthesia, and penicillin allergy. Among 297 patients evaluated, patients requiring surgical intervention(n\u2009=\u200969, 23.2%) experienced higher rates of morbidity, including sepsis, acute kidney injury, and fascial dehiscence. Patients requiring surgical intervention had higher rates of inpatient admission, intensive care unit admission, and longer readmissions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Patients with higher BMI, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, general anesthesia, blood transfusion, and penicillin allergies may warrant closer monitoring for wound infection. 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