| Abstrakt: |
Researchers at the University Hospital of Lyon have published a study on bone flap-related osteomyelitis after cranioplasty. The study aimed to describe the diagnosis, management, and outcome of this condition. The study included 144 patients who mostly presented with wound abnormalities. The main pathogens identified were Staphylococcus aureus, Cutibacterium acnes, gram-negative bacilli, and non-aureus staphylococci. Surgery and antimicrobial therapy were performed in most cases, and after a follow-up period, 26.1% of patients experienced treatment failure. The study concludes that bone flap-related osteomyelitis is a difficult-to-treat infection that requires prolonged antimicrobial therapy and multidisciplinary management in specialized centers. [Extracted from the article] |
