No need to search for the source of haematogenous arthroplasty infections

No need to search for the source of haematogenous arthroplasty infections

QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY/PRINCIPLES:Prosthetic joint infections (PJI) may be a potential sentinel event for an unknown neoplastic or infectious source in elderly patients. However, the value and cost-effectiveness of investigations to determine the origin of these infections is unknown....

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Main Authors: C Bouvet, D Tchernin, M Seirafi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2011-12-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
arthroplasty
endoscopy
haematogenous infection
origin
radiology
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1399

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