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A Krajacic

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Consider using maggots.

Although once used to treat a multitude of conditions, maggot therapy was replaced almost entirely by the advent of antibiotics. During treatment, maggots liquify necrotic tissue and kill bacteria in the wound, stimulating healing. Despite its benefits, maggot therapy should not be used as an alternative to emergent surgery.

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Health care surveillance: what should be included?

Outpatient facilities now perform more than 50% of all surgical procedures--and that number continues to increase. Data on postoperative wound infections in the ambulatory surgery population "is going to be a real challenge to collect," according to William R. Jarvis, MD.

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