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Effect of an implantable gentamicin-collagen sponge on stemal wound infections following cardiac surgery

Authors :
Bennett-Guerrero, Elliott
Ferguson, T. Bruce Jr.
Min Lin
Garg, Jyotsana
Mark, Daniel B.
Scavo, Vincent A. Jr.
Kouchoukos, Nicholas
Richardson, John B. Jr.
Pridgen, Renee L.
Corey, G.R.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. August 18, 2010, Vol. 304 Issue 7, p755, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of use of an implantable gentamicin-collagen sponge on stemal wound infections following cardiac surgery. The results indicate that the use of such sponge in the case of patients with diabetes, high body mass index or both did not show any benefits in reducing the infection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
304
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.237253000