Distribution of pathogens and risk factors for post-replantation wound infection in patients with traumatic major limb mutilation.
Chang GaoHaiyan WangJihui JuKeran ZhangYe GaoShiqi GuoDi YinRuixing HouQiang GuoPublished in: PloS one (2024)
Post-replantation wound infection was common in patients with severe traumatic major limb mutilation, and most were multi-drug resistant bacteria. Ischemia time and wound contamination were associated with the increase of postoperative wound infection, including caused by multi-drug resistant. Positive correction of hypoproteinemia and control of stress hyperglycemia may be beneficial.