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ArticleSeminars in plastic surgery2009

Adjunctive therapies in the treatment of osteomyelitis.

Robert C Fang, Robert D Galiano

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Article in Seminars in plastic surgery, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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18 citing papers in PubMed.

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  9. Bacterial osteomyelitis: microbiological, clinical, therapeutic, and evolutive characteristics of 344 episodes.Revista espanola de quimioterapia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Quimioterapia · 2018
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Robert C FangDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
Robert D Galiano

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The current management for chronic osteomyelitis centers on adequate antibiotic coverage and surgical debridement of nonviable tissue. The eradication of osteomyelitis, however, often involves a prolonged and frustrating course of management. Nonsurgical adjunctive modalities have not been widely used, mostly due to a lack of perceived efficacy, and have remained in a state of infancy. In this article, we will outline the rationale, current status, and evidence for several potential adjuncts to osteomyelitis management.

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adjunctive therapybiofilmgrowth factorhyperbaric oxygen therapyOsteomyelitis

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PMID20567736
PMCPMC2884899

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