Introduction: Periprosthetic infection (PPI) is one of the most devastating complications of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The incidence described in the literature is 2.4% and the most frequently isolated bacteria are Staphylococcus Aureus and Staphylococcus Coagulase-Negative (Gram positive). Polymicr...
INTRODUCCIÓN La infección periprotésica (IPP) es una de las complicaciones más serias en una artroplastia total de rodilla (ATR). Pese a esto, existe poca literatura chilena respecto de esta patología. OBJETIVOS Determinar la incidencia, las comorbilidades, los microorganismos aislados y su suscepti...
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the incidence of surgical site infection in patients undergoing craniotomy and to compare 12-month and 3-month post-discharge surveillance periods in terms of their impact on the incidence of surgical site infection in those patients. Methods: This was a retrospective c...
Abstract INTRODUCTION: With the advancement of medicine and surgery, various types of medical devices have become part of treatment strategies. METHODS: Identification and antimicrobial sensitivity testing were done according to CLSI guidelines following standard microbiological practices. RESULTS: ...
INTRODUCCIÓN: Las infecciones osteoarticulares son un desafío frecuente en la práctica traumatológica diaria. En Chile y en los distintos hospitales de la región de Valparaíso son escasos los trabajos con relación al tema, lo que es fundamental para optimizar el tratamiento, tanto quirúrgico como...
