Suture removal-induced bacteremia: a possible endocarditis risk.
Multiple intraoral suture removal isn't always a benign procedure for cardiac patients at high risk from bacteremia. Under certain conditions, antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended.
Giglio
J A
JA
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MCV/VCU, School of Dentistry and Hospitals, Richmond.
Rowland
R W
RW
Dalton
H P
HP
Laskin
D M
DM
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001407:Bacillus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000209:etiology*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003729:Dental Care; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011292:Premedication; D012307:Risk Factors; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents