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Osteomyelitis of the Craniofacial Skeleton.

Authors :
David Pincus
Source :
Seminars in Plastic Surgery. May2009, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p073-079. 7p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Skull-based osteomyelitis, which is a true bony infection, originates from a chronic, inadequately treated infection. Because of the complex craniofacial skeletal anatomy and associated aesthetic concerns, osteomyelitis of the craniofacial skeleton must be uniquely managed and is more difficult to treat than osteomyelitis of other bones of the body. It is thought that osteomyelitis is decreasing in prevalence due to broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment; however, it still remains a challenging clinical entity in developing countries and lower socioeconomic areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15352188
Volume :
23
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Seminars in Plastic Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38610290
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1214159