Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9210625 | Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The infections occurring almost exclusively in the sagittal split osteotomy site can be partially explained by wound contamination upon removal of the drain. It is suggested that for prophylaxis cefazolin is replaced by amoxicillin-clavulanate.
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Authors
Yannick J.E. Spaey, Rolf M.A. Bettens, Maurice Y. Mommaerts, Jo Adriaens, Herman W. Van Landuyt, Johan V.S. Abeloos, Calix A.S. De Clercq, Philippe R.B. Lamoral, Luc F. Neyt,