Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8799413 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
While C. difficile colitis infection is an uncommon event following revision THA, it can have potentially devastating consequences. Our analysis demonstrates that this infection is associated with a longer hospital stay, higher costs, and greater in-hospital mortality.
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Ronald E. MD, Nicole E. DO, Jennifer I. MD, MS, Chukwuweike U. MD, Jaydev B. MD, Michael A. MD,