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Predisposing factors for recurrence of chronic posttraumatic osteomyelitis: a retrospective observational cohort study from a tertiary referral center in Brazil

Authors :
Mauro José Costa Salles
Alceu Gomes Chueire
Patrícia da Silva Fucuta
Marcelo Arruda Nakazone
Luciana Souza Jorge
Maurício de Nassau Machado
Maria Gabriele L. Oliveira
Source :
Patient Safety in Surgery, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2017), Patient Safety in Surgery
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
BMC, 2017.

Abstract

Background The incidence of posttraumatic osteomyelitis (PTO) is increasing despite new treatment strategies. Assessment of patients’ outcomes following PTO is challenging due to multiple variables. The study goals are to determine the frequency of recurrence following PTO treatment and identify factors predisposing patients to treatment failure. Methods Between August 01, 2007 to August 30, 2012, a single-center retrospective cohort study was performed among 193 patients diagnosed with PTO following orthopedic surgery for fracture care. Bone and soft tissues were collected for cultures and PTO was defined according to CDC/NHSN criteria. Patient, injury, surgery-associated variables, and microbiological records were reviewed for risk factors associated to recurrence of PTO. Univariate and multivariable analyses using logistic regression were performed, with p

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17549493 and 71648577
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Patient Safety in Surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....06177848a6c1834104095ea98e408c9b
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-017-0133-1