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The antibiotic bead pouch – a useful technique for temporary soft tissue coverage, infection prevention and therapy in trauma surgery
Markus Rupp
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
Nike Walter
Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
Dominik Szymski
Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
Christian Taeger
Plastische Chirurgie & Ästhetik an der Isar, Widenmayerstraße 16, 80538 Munich, Germany
Martin Franz Langer
Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Waldeyerstrasse 1, 48149 Muenster, Germany
Volker Alt
Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Short summary
The antibiotic bead pouch is a useful technique for temporary soft tissue coverage. After the introduction of negative wound pressure therapy, it has fallen into oblivion. However, the technique has several advantages, which are highlighted in the present review article. After debridement, the antibiotic beads deliver high dosages of antibiotics suitable for bone cements. This enables a sterile wound, which might help to avoid either infection or progress of infection.
The antibiotic bead pouch is a useful technique for temporary soft tissue coverage. After the...
