Duration of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal

Duration of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal

Fracture-related infection (FRI) remains a serious complication in open fracture care. Adequate surgical treatment and perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) are key factors influencing the outcome. However, data concerning the optimal duration of PAP is scarce. The aim of this systematic review...

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Main Authors: Niels Vanvelk, Baixing Chen, Esther M. M. Van Lieshout, Charalampos Zalavras, T. Fintan Moriarty, William T. Obremskey, Michael H. J. Verhofstad, Willem-Jan Metsemakers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
fracture-related infection
duration
antibiotic
prophylaxis
open fracture
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/3/293

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