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. 2020 Oct 30;6(2):43-45.
doi: 10.5194/jbji-6-43-2020. eCollection 2020.

Chronic prosthetic joint infections with a draining sinus. Who should receive suppressive antibiotic treatment?

Karel-Jan Lensen  1 , Rosa Escudero-Sanchez  2 , Javier Cobo  2 , Alex Soriano  3 , Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker  4
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Chronic prosthetic joint infections with a draining sinus. Who should receive suppressive antibiotic treatment?

Karel-Jan Lensen et al. J Bone Jt Infect. .

Abstract

The benefit of suppressive antibiotic treatment in inoperable patients with a chronic periprosthetic joint infection and a sinus tract is unknown. Some physicians prefer to just let the sinus drain, while others prefer antibiotic treatment. In this viewpoint article we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of suppressive antibiotic treatment in this particular patient group.

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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