What is it about?
systematically review on the available articles on topical vancomycin powder (TVP) use in pediatric spine surgeries exploring the usefulness and safety of such practice.
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Why is it important?
Using Vancomycin in adult spine surgeries has been in vogue due to the alarming morbidity of surgical site infection. But following the same principles to pediatric cases may not be advisable which needs clearcut evidence before embarking on such practices.
Perspectives
This review gives an insight into the risks involved and the proposed benefits behind the common practice of using vancomycin powder in pediatric spine surgeries.
Dr Sathish Muthu
Government Hospital, Velayuthampalayam, Karur, TN, India.
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This page is a summary of: Is Use of Topical Vancomycin in Pediatric Spine Surgeries a Safe Option in the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections? A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature, Global Spine Journal, July 2020, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/2192568220937286.
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