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Timing of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis: a modifiable risk factor for deep surgical site infections after pediatric spinal fusion.
| Title | Timing of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis: a modifiable risk factor for deep surgical site infections after pediatric spinal fusion. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Authors | Milstone AM, Maragakis LL, Townsend T, Speck K, Sponseller P, Song X, Perl TM |
| Journal | The Pediatric infectious disease journal |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pagination | 704-8 |
| Date Published | 2008 Aug |
| Abstract | Deep surgical site infections (SSI) after spinal fusion are healthcare-associated infections that result in increased morbidity, hospital stay, and health care costs. Risk factors for these infections among children are poorly characterized. |
| DOI | 10.1055/s-0028-1082897 |
| Alternate Journal | Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. |
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