Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10217660 | Injury | 2018 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
Incidence of SSI associated with IN for femoral and tibial diaphyseal fractures was 11.8%. Previous use of external fixators and need for muscle or skin flap repair were factors associated with occurrence of infection.
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Authors
Priscila R. Oliveira, Marcos C. Leonhardt, Vladimir C. Carvalho, Kodi E. Kojima, Jorge S. Silva, Flavia Rossi, Ana Lucia L. Lima,