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Effectiveness of topical vancomycin in the prevention of spinal surgical site infections: a retrospective cohort study

BACKGROUND: The risk of surgical site infections (SSIs), particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) SSIs, after spinal surgeries is one of the most daunting experiences to patients and surgeons. Some authors suggest applying vancomycin powder on the wound before skin closure to...

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Autores principales: Tafish, Rawan T., Alkhaldi, Ahmed F., Bourghli, Anouar, Althunian, Turki A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8474778/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34565484
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-01006-6