| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871354 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Septic arthritis of the SCJ is routinely managed surgically at many centers. We report that primary closure with a muscle flap can achieve similar outcomes to secondary intention in selected patients. Furthermore, patients experienced minimal functional impairment at long-term follow-up.
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Authors
Stefan S. MD, Desmond M. MD, Lucileia MD, Sudish C. MD, PhD, Siva MD, PhD, Eugene H. MD, Daniel P. MD,