Predisposing factors for recurrence of chronic posttraumatic osteomyelitis: a retrospective observational cohort study from a tertiary referral center in Brazil

Predisposing factors for recurrence of chronic posttraumatic osteomyelitis: a retrospective observational cohort study from a tertiary referral center in Brazil

Abstract Background The incidence of posttraumatic osteomyelitis (PTO) is increasing despite new treatment strategies. Assessment of patients’ outcomes following PTO is challenging due to multiple variables. The study goals are to determine the frequency of recurrence following PTO treatment and ide...

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Main Authors: Luciana Souza Jorge, Alceu G. Chueire, Patricia Silva Fucuta, Mauricio N. Machado, Maria Gabriele L. Oliveira, Marcelo A. Nakazone, Mauro José Salles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:
Posttraumatic osteomyelitis
Recurrence
Risk factors
Blood transfusion
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13037-017-0133-1

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