Abstract | OBJECTIVE: Pin-site infection is one of the most troublesome complications of external fixation. The present study aimed to compare the rate of pin-site infection following silver sulfadiazine with dry dressing. MATERIAL AND METHOD: RESULTS: Seven subjects (46.7%) had pin-site infection in the present study group while six subjects (40.0%) had it in the control group, with comparable severity. CONCLUSION: There was no significant difference in prevalence of pin-site infection between both groups (p = 0.97). Therefore, either silver sulfadiazine or dry dressing could be advocated.
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Authors | Varah Yuenyongviwat, Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich |
Journal | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
(J Med Assoc Thai)
Vol. 94
Issue 5
Pg. 566-9
(May 2011)
ISSN: 0125-2208 [Print] Thailand |
PMID | 21675445
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Silver Sulfadiazine
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Topics |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
(administration & dosage)
- Bacterial Infections
(etiology)
- Bandages
- Bone Nails
(adverse effects)
- External Fixators
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Fracture Fixation
(adverse effects)
- Fractures, Open
(complications, surgery)
- Humans
- Male
- Postoperative Complications
- Prevalence
- Prospective Studies
- Silver Sulfadiazine
(administration & dosage)
- Surgical Wound Infection
(epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
- Thailand
(epidemiology)
- Tibial Fractures
(complications, surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
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