Title: A Multicenter Study of the Epidemiology of Deep Surgical Site Infections in Children With Nonidiopathic Early-Onset Scoliosis Including Associated Pathogens
Authors: Anas A. Minkara, BHS, Hiroko Matsumoto, MA, Michael Glotzbecker, MD,Amer Samdani, MD, John Flynn, MD, Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH,Lisa Saiman, MD, MPH, Childrens Spine Study Group
Journal: Spine Deformity
Date: July 01, 2019
Excerpt:
This study determined the rate of deep surgical site infections (SSI) by procedure and by patient and also looked at the associated pathogens, disease-causing agents, and where they occurred. We wanted to know if where and when the pathogens occurred changed over time. If so, doctors should change their strategies to prevent infection.
Keywords: Non idiopathic scoliosis, infection, early onset scoliosis