Post-Laminectomy Wound Infections: Colonized Seromas Mimicking Wound Infections

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...

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Main Authors: Burke A. Cunha, Eileen D. Abruzzo, Paul E. Schoch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
mimics of wound infections
colonized seromas
post-operative fever
prophylactic antibiotics
wound colonization vs. infection
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/3/1/191

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