Duration of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal

• Main Authors: Niels Vanvelk (Author), Baixing Chen (Author), Esther M. M. Van Lieshout (Author), Charalampos Zalavras (Author), T. Fintan Moriarty (Author), William T. Obremskey (Author), Michael H. J. Verhofstad (Author), Willem-Jan Metsemakers (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fracture-related infection (FRI) remains a serious complication in open fracture care. Adequate surgical treatment and perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) are key factors influencing the outcome. However, data concerning the optimal duration of PAP is scarce. The aim of this systematic review...