Complete incorporation of long diaphyseal sequestrum without surgical intervention in chronic hematogenous osteomyelitis of tibia in an immunocompetent child
Traditionally, the management of chronic osteomyelitis emphasizes the excision of necrotic and infected material (sequestrectomy/debridement) followed by prolonged administration of antibiotics. Most children with chronic osteomyelitis undergo surgery with the inherent risk of damage to their growth...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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Series: | Advanced Biomedical Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.advbiores.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9175;year=2014;volume=3;issue=1;spage=95;epage=95;aulast=Borgohain |