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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Instrumented Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Comparative Analysis of 24-Hour and 72-Hour Dosages

Chandrasekaran Marimuthu, Vineet Thomas Abraham, Mirunalini Ravichandran, Rajamani Achimuthu

Asian Spine Journal · 2016 · 23 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

The 24-hour antimicrobial prophylaxis is as effective as the 72-hour dosage in instrumented spinal fusion surgery.

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