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[Diagnosis and treatment of fracture-related infections]

Authors :
Govaert, G.A.
Termaat, M.F.
Glaudemans, A.W.J.M.
Geurts, J.A.P.
Jong, T. de
Jong, V.M. de
Joosse, P.
Kooijmans, H.
Overbosch, J.
Scheper, H.
Spijkerman, I.J.B.
Govaert, G.A.
Termaat, M.F.
Glaudemans, A.W.J.M.
Geurts, J.A.P.
Jong, T. de
Jong, V.M. de
Joosse, P.
Kooijmans, H.
Overbosch, J.
Scheper, H.
Spijkerman, I.J.B.
Source :
Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde; 0028-2162; 163; D3178; ~Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde~~~~~0028-2162~~163~~D3178
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Item does not contain fulltext<br />Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a serious complication after fracture care and can lead to severe morbidity with loss of quality of life, a significant increase in medical expenses and loss of participation in work and social life. Early recognition, adequate surgical debridement, deep uncontaminated tissue cultures with (if indicated) soft tissue reconstruction and fracture stabilization followed by antibiotic therapy are the cornerstones of the successful management of FRI. Recently, in 2018, the AO/EBJIS consensus definition for FRI was published and both national and international working groups are being assembled and provide guidelines and tools for the care of patients with FRI. This paper is a synopsis of the Dutch guideline on FRI (2018), illustrated by a clinical case, and is aiming to provide an overview of the current knowledge on diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde; 0028-2162; 163; D3178; ~Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde~~~~~0028-2162~~163~~D3178
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1284016150
Document Type :
Electronic Resource