Postoperative systemic antibiotic usage in elective eyelid surgery: is it really necessary?
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.1901294
Abstract: Conclusions: Avoidance of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis for LTS and anterior ptosis repair procedures was not associated with increased SSI rates. Given that prescriptions of antibiotics carry the risk of side-effects and growing antimicrobial resistance, we… read more here.
Keywords: eyelid surgery; elective eyelid; postoperative systemic; antibiotic usage ... See more keywords
Combined Intravitreal and Systemic Antibiotic Therapy in a Patient with Syphilitic Uveitis
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1385817
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To report the novel use of combined intravitreal and systemic antibiotic therapy in a patient with syphilitic panuveitis and discuss the management of ocular syphilis. Methods: Case report Results: A 45-year old heterosexual… read more here.
Keywords: intravitreal systemic; antibiotic therapy; systemic antibiotic; combined intravitreal ... See more keywords
Resolution of Isolated Subretinal Abscess with Systemic Antibiotic Treatment
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2054825
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To describe clinical features and therapeutic management of a case of isolated subretinal abscess (SRA) in an immunocompetent male patient with no predisposing conditions or risk factors. Methods Clinical data, including medical history,… read more here.
Keywords: systemic antibiotic; sra; antibiotic treatment; isolated subretinal ... See more keywords
Extended systemic antibiotic prophylaxis in ventricular assist device recipients, an infectious disease perspective
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16487
Abstract: To evaluate whether mediastinitis/deep sternal wound infection (Med/DSWI) is more common in ventricular assist device (VAD) with delayed sternal closure (DSC) compared to VAD with primary sternal closure (PSC). read more here.
Keywords: extended systemic; assist device; ventricular assist; systemic antibiotic ... See more keywords
A randomized, controlled study to investigate the efficacy and safety of a topical gentamicin-collagen sponge in combination with systemic antibiotic therapy in diabetic patients with a moderate or severe foot ulcer infection
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3253-z
Abstract: BackgroundAn adjunctive topical therapy with gentamicin-sponges to systemic antibiotic therapy might improve the healing of infected diabetic foot ulcers (DFUI).MethodsSingle-center, investigator-blinded pilot study, randomizing (1:1) the gentamicin-sponge with systemic antibiotic versus systemic antibiotics alone for… read more here.
Keywords: gentamicin; sponge; antibiotic therapy; gentamicin sponge ... See more keywords
Systemic Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Maxillofacial Trauma: A Scoping Review and Critical Appraisal
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11040483
Abstract: Infection after maxillofacial trauma remains an important complication, with a significant socio-economic impact. While consensus exists that systemic antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the risk of infection in the management of maxillofacial fractures, the type, and duration… read more here.
Keywords: systemic antibiotic; antibiotic prophylaxis; scoping review; maxillofacial trauma ... See more keywords