Innovations in prevention of infections in oncological megaprostheses: a narrative Article

O.El Ezzo, M.S. Oliva, M. Cauteruccio, M. Saracco, R. Vitiello, G. Maccauro, C. Perisano

Article ID: 5649
Vol 34, Issue 4S3, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha5649
Received: 8 September 2020; Accepted: 8 September 2020; Available online: 8 September 2020; Issue release: 8 September 2020

Abstract

Infection is a significant complication in oncological megaprostheses. The purpose of our study is to indagate the innovations and new trend about the prevention of infection in this kind of surgery. The research focused on the use of antimicrobic prophylaxis, the defensive antibacterial coating and the use of silver coated.


Keywords

infection;megaprosthesis;prophylaxis;defensive antibacterial coating;silver


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