Post-Laminectomy Wound Infections: Colonized Seromas Mimicking Wound Infections
Objective: Post-operative laminectomy wounds are frequently accompanied by seromas. Post-operative wound drainage may be colonized or infected. The differentiation of wound colonization from infection is difficult for non-infectious disease physicians. Methods: External chart reviewers classified 31...
Main Authors: | Burke A. Cunha, Eileen D. Abruzzo, Paul E. Schoch |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/3/1/191 |
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