Antibiotic beads in the management of surgical infections

Am J Surg. 1989 Apr;157(4):443-9. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(89)90597-7.

Abstract

Polymethyl methacrylate antibiotic beads have been used successfully in the treatment of surgical infections. Presented are their mechanism of action, their use in experimental and clinical settings, and their complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Bone Cements
  • Humans
  • Joint Prosthesis
  • Methylmethacrylates*
  • Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
  • Osteomyelitis / surgery
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bone Cements
  • Methylmethacrylates