Innovations in prevention of infections in oncological megaprostheses: a narrative review.
El Ezzo O, Oliva Ms, Michele Cauteruccio, Michela Saracco, Raffaele Vitiello, Giulio Maccauro, Carlo Perisano
2021PubMed17 citations
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.
Topics & Concepts
ComplicationMedicineNarrative reviewAntimicrobialSurgeryGeneral surgeryIntensive care medicineMicrobiologyBiologySurgical Sutures and AdhesivesSurgical site infection prevention