title: [Results and experiences about the treatment of exogenous chronic osteomyelitis with the flow-irrigation -- suction method (author's transl)].
abstract: A report is given on the results of an examination of 25 patients with exogenous chronic osteomyelitis, that was treated by a twin-flow-irrigation-technique at the orthopedic department Balgrist (Zürich). Modifications of this technique are also discussed. In addition to the discussion of general principles and techniques of this method, the problems of choice of the antibiotic mixture and the duration of application are also dealt with. Etiology, surgical procedure and germ distribution of the twin-flow-irrigation-technique are also mentioned. Follow-up checks have indicated good to very good results in 3/4 of all cases, long preoperative infection periods and repeated surgical treatment, however, impair the prognosis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D013396:Suction; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Ergebnisse und Erfahrungen bei der Behandlung der oxogenen chronischen Osteomyelitis mit antibakterieller Spüldrainage.