Journal article
Intrawound vancomycin to prevent infections after spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
PurposePost-operative spine surgical site infections are associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Intrawound vancomycin may prevent infections after spine surgery, but recent studies have reported conflicting results. The objectives of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to determine: (1) In patients undergoing spine surgery, does the application of intrawound vancomycin lead to reduced rates of …
Authors
Evaniew N; Khan M; Drew B; Peterson D; Bhandari M; Ghert M
Journal
European Spine Journal, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 533–542
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
March 2015
DOI
10.1007/s00586-014-3357-0
ISSN
0940-6719