Risk factors associated with infection in tibial open fractures / Risk factors associated with infection in tibial open fractures.
Rev. Fac. Cienc. Méd. (Córdoba)
; Rev. Fac. Cienc. Méd. (Córdoba);70(1): 14-8, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The objective of the treatment of open fracture is to prevent infection, stabilize the bones, and restore function. However, infection is the most important step in achieving the latter aims.OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the current paper is to find risk factors associated with infection in a sample of tibial open fractures. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
A retrospective analysis was carried out. The study included all patients who underwent to tibial open fracture treatment in the Hospital Geral Roberto Santos-HGRS, Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, from March to October, 2009. Patients under the age of eight, with multiple fractures or suffering from systemic or bone disease were excluded. Clinical and demographic data were collected and Patient outcomes were divided into two groups Group 1 comprises those without infection whereas group 2 comprises those with lesions which became infected. The two groups were evaluated in search for associated factors that could lead to infection.RESULTS:
We studied 50 patients. Our overall infection rate was 14 (28
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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06-national
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AR
Base de dados:
BINACIS
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica
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Fraturas da Tíbia
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Fraturas Expostas
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. Fac. Cienc. Méd. (Córdoba)
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Argentina