Effect of Topical Vancomycin on Surgical Site Infections in Ankle Fractures: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
Carlos A Acosta-Olivo,
Alejandro Hernández-Alejo,
Anna K Rangel-Alanís
et al.
Abstract:Background
Applying topical vancomycin has shown a decrease in the likelihood of surgical site infections (SSIs) in surgeries linked to a heightened risk of severe and resistant infections. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of this prophylactic approach has not been assessed in open ankle surgeries with internal fixation.
Objective
This study aimed to assess whether topical vancomycin diminishes the risk of SSI in patients with ankle fractures undergoing open reduction with inter… Show more
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