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Patel V, Mueller B, Mehbod AA, Pinto MR, Schwender JD, Garvey TA, Dawson JM, Perra JH. Removal of Spinal Instrumentation Is Not Required to Successfully Treat Postoperative Wound Infections in Most Cases. Cureus 2024; 16:e56380. [PMID: 38633938 PMCID: PMC11022007 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Controversy exists regarding whether spinal implants need to be removed to treat postoperative deep wound infections (DWIs). This retrospective study aimed to determine whether the removal or retention of implants impacts the successful treatment of a DWI after spine surgery. METHODS Postoperative spine surgery patients presenting with signs of infection who underwent irrigation and debridement (I&D) at Twin Cities Spine Surgeons at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minnesota, USA, were studied. First, the persistence of infection when implants were retained or removed was assessed. Second, we analyzed the persistence of infection with respect to the number of I&D, the use of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) treatment, pseudoarthrosis status, and functional outcomes. RESULTS One hundred thirty-five patients were included. Treatment of infection with retention of implants occurred in 64% (87/135); of these, 7% (6/87) had a persistent infection. Of patients with implant removal (36%, 48/135), 6% (3/48) had a persistent infection. Thus, we observed no difference between treatment with implants present compared to implants removed (p = 1.0). Fifty of the 135 patients (37%) received I&D and primary wound closure, and 85 (63%) patients received I&D and VAC treatment. There was no statistical difference between primary wound closure and VAC treatment (p = 0.15) with respect to persistence. Repeat I&D with VAC (three or more times) had a significantly lower rate of recurrence than those with two I&Ds. Pseudoarthrosis and persistent infection were unrelated. At minimum one-year follow-up, achieving a minimum clinically important difference in functional outcome was independent of persistent infection status. CONCLUSION Persistent infection was unrelated to the retention of implants. When VAC treatment was deemed necessary, more than two I&Ds resulted in a significantly better cure for infection. Those with a persistent infection were no more likely to exhibit pseudoarthrosis than those with no persistent infection. All patients showed improvement in functional outcomes at minimum one-year follow-up.
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- Viral Patel
- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Research, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA
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Bucataru A, Balasoiu M, Ghenea AE, Zlatian OM, Vulcanescu DD, Horhat FG, Bagiu IC, Sorop VB, Sorop MI, Oprisoni A, Boeriu E, Mogoanta SS. Factors Contributing to Surgical Site Infections: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Etiology and Risk Factors. Clin Pract 2023; 14:52-68. [PMID: 38248430 PMCID: PMC10801486 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract14010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Surgical site infections persist as a substantial concern within the realm of hospital-acquired infections. This enduring issue is further compounded by the mounting challenge of antibiotic resistance, a surge in surgical interventions, and the presence of comorbidities among patients. Thus, a comprehensive exploration of all discernible risk factors, as well as proactive preventive and prophylactic strategies, becomes imperative. Moreover, the prevalence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms has reached alarming proportions. Consequently, there is an acute need to investigate and scrutinize all potential therapeutic interventions to counter this burgeoning threat. Consequently, the primary objective of this review is to meticulously assess the origins and risk elements intertwined with surgical site infections across a diverse spectrum of surgical procedures. As the medical landscape continues to evolve, this critical analysis seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of the multi-faceted factors contributing to surgical site infections, with the overarching aim of facilitating more effective management and mitigation strategies. By exploring these dimensions comprehensively, we endeavor to enhance patient safety and the quality of surgical care in this era of evolving healthcare challenges.
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- Alexandra Bucataru
- Doctoral School Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
- Infectious Disease Department, Victor Babes University Hospital Craiova, 200515 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Bacteriology-Virology-Parasitology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (M.B.); (A.E.G.); (O.M.Z.)
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- Department of Bacteriology-Virology-Parasitology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (M.B.); (A.E.G.); (O.M.Z.)
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- Department of Bacteriology-Virology-Parasitology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania; (M.B.); (A.E.G.); (O.M.Z.)
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- Department of Microbiology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.D.V.); (F.G.H.)
- Multidisciplinary Research Center on Antimicrobial Resistance (MULTI-REZ), Microbiology Department, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.D.V.); (F.G.H.)
- Multidisciplinary Research Center on Antimicrobial Resistance (MULTI-REZ), Microbiology Department, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.D.V.); (F.G.H.)
- Multidisciplinary Research Center on Antimicrobial Resistance (MULTI-REZ), Microbiology Department, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Doctoral School, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Discipline of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.O.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Discipline of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.O.); (E.B.)
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- Third General Surgery Department, Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 200642 Craiova, Romania;
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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Kitov B, Davarski A, Angelova P, Kitova T, Kehayov I. 'Vertebral osteomyelitis after spine instrumentation surgery: risk factors and management' by E. Benavent et al., J Hosp Infect 2023;140:102-9. J Hosp Infect 2023; 142:142-143. [PMID: 37690485 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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- B Kitov
- Clinic of Neurosurgery, Saint Georgi University Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Dhodapkar MM, Galivanche AR, Halperin SJ, Elaydi A, Rubio DR, Grauer JN. Postoperative spine surgical site infections: high rate of failure of one-stage irrigation and debridement. Spine J 2023; 23:484-491. [PMID: 36549456 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Following spine surgery, postoperative surgical site infection (SSI) is a rare but potentially devastating complication. Previous studies have assessed risk factors for spine SSI and one aimed to develop risk stratification tool to assess management options, but this tool has not been externally validated or regularly used. PURPOSE The current study aimed to investigate the rate of SSI following elective spine surgery, surgical management pursued, and success of traditionally utilized one-stage of irrigation and debridement (I&D) with closure over drains. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. PATIENT SAMPLE Adult, elective spine surgeries performed at a single academic institution between 2013 and 2021 were evaluated. Patients who developed SSI requiring surgical intervention were identified. OUTCOME MEASURES Those who underwent initial management with I&D and closure over drains were assessed for need of subsequent I&D (considered failure of initial infection management). METHODS Of spine surgeries meeting inclusion criteria, those with SSI were identified and management was characterized. For those who did and did not fail attempted one stage I&D with closure over drains, pre-operative and surgical variables from the index procedure as well as infection characteristics were assessed and compared with univariable and multivariable analyses. RESULTS Of 11,023 elective spine surgeries, SSI was identified for 76 (0.7%). For initial management, I&D with closure over drains was used for 66 (86.8%) while I&D and wound vacuum management was used 10 (13.2%). Failure of attempted one stage I&D (requiring subsequent I&D procedure) was identified for 18 (27% of those undergoing I&D and closure over drains). Of multiple patient, surgical, and infection characteristics, the only factor identified as independently predictive of one stage I&D failure was presence of bacteremia (odds ratio [OR] 38.3, p=0.0007). Within the sub-cohort of patients with bacteremia, failure of attempted one stage I&D was noted for 80%. CONCLUSION Less than one percent of a large cohort of patients undergoing spine surgery were found to develop SSIs. Of those undergoing attempted one stage I&D, most patient, surgical, and infection variables did not influence outcome of the intervention. However, those with bacteremia were at 38.3 times greater odds of failing attempted one-stage I&D. These results suggest considering delayed closure approaches in these cases.
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- Meera M Dhodapkar
- Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, 47 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 500 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94143 USA
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- Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, 47 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA
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- Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, 47 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA
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- Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, 47 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA
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- Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, 47 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA.
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