Vacuum-assisted wound closure in postoperative spinal wound infection.
Combined with antibiotic therapy, vacuum-assisted wound closure may help reduce the need for serial irrigation and debridement surgery, contributing to a decrease in overall hospital stay.
Zehnder
Scott W
SW
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Place
Howard M
HM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery*; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014618:Vacuum; D014945:Wound Healing
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents