Infections in prosthetic devices.
Infection in prosthetic devices is a rare but potentially serious complication of prosthesis implant surgery. Infections associated with a variety of permanently implanted devices are reviewed in the context of recent knowledge of the host-prosthesis interaction.
Young
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Veterans Administration Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Sugarman
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents