Resorbable Beads Provide Extended Release of Antifungal Medication: In Vitro and In Vivo Analyses

• Main Authors: Yung-Heng Hsu (Author), Huang-Yu Chen (Author), Jin-Chung Chen (Author), Yi-Hsun Yu (Author), Ying-Chao Chou (Author), Steve Wen-Neng Ueng (Author), Shih-Jung Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fungal osteomyelitis has been difficult to treat, with first-line treatments consisting of implant excision, radical debridement, and local release of high-dose antifungal agents. Locally impregnated antifungal beads are another popular treatment option. This study aimed to develop biodegradable ant...