Impact of Dual Antibiotic Prophylaxis on 90-Day Surgical Site Infection Rates Following Posterior Spinal Fusion for Juvenile Scoliosis: A Single-Center Study of 296 Cases

Impact of Dual Antibiotic Prophylaxis on 90-Day Surgical Site Infection Rates Following Posterior Spinal Fusion for Juvenile Scoliosis: A Single-Center Study of 296 Cases

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Surgical site infections (SSIs) significantly impact pediatric spinal deformity surgery. Considering the increased risk of Gram-negative infections in neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS), broader antibiotic coverage could be advantageous. Some studies suggest...

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Main Authors: Paolo Brigato, Davide Palombi, Leonardo Oggiano, Sergio De Salvatore, Alessandro Rogani, Sergio Sessa, Pier Francesco Costici
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
surgical site infection (SSI)
surgical wound infection
antibiotic prophylaxis
infection prevention
pediatric scoliosis
posterior spinal fusion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/6/1046
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