Development of a Novel Model for the Assessment of Dead-Space Management in Soft Tissue.

Following extensive surgical debridement in the treatment of infection, a "dead space" can result following surgical closure that can fill with hematoma, an environment conducive to bacterial growth. The eradication of dead space is essential in order to prevent recurrent infection. This s...

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Main Authors: Rema A Oliver, Vedran Lovric, Yan Yu, Chris Christou, Sean S Aiken, John J Cooper, William R Walsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4549236?pdf=render