Risk factors for postoperative deep infection in bone tumors.

Shinji MiwaToshiharu ShiraiNorio YamamotoKatsuhiro HayashiAkihiko TakeuchiKaoru TadaYoshitomo KajinoHiroyuki InataniTakashi HiguchiKensaku AbeYuta TaniguchiHiroyuki Tsuchiya

Published in: PloS one (2017)

This retrospective study showed that pelvic tumor and use of an implant were independent risk factors for deep infection. This information will help surgeons prepare an adequate surgical plan for patients with bone tumors.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
bone mineral density
bone loss
patients undergoing
bone regeneration
quality improvement
healthcare
health information
thoracic surgery