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M Drews

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Comparison of bacterial flora found in the peritoneal cavity and drains after intraabdominal surgery.

The aim of this study was to evaluate bacterial flora infecting during the surgical procedures the peritoneal cavity and drains which were used after the surgery in 40 patients who underwent surgery for colon and rectum tumors. Smears from the peritoneal cavity, liquid removed from the drain taken at 3-4 days after the surgery and smears from the drain taken at the end of drainage of each patient were examined for bacterial content. The comparison of bacterial flora found in the peritoneal cavity with bacteria found in drains showed that the frequency of isolation of anaerobes decreased in contrast to aerobes which were more often cultured over the time of drainage (p < 0.05). Bacteroides spp, enterococci, and strains of Enterobacteriaceae were most often isolated from the peritoneal cavity, but over the time of drainage the frequency of isolation of coagulase-negative staphylococci including MRCNS increased as well as the number of patients infected with enterococci, whereas anaerobes and strains of Enterobacteriaceae were rarely isolated.

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Pyrolytic carbon, porous implants, and the fibrin adhesive system.

The bone implant interface for Pyrolite and titanium alloy was evaluated. The effects of a fibrin adhesive system (FAS) on the interface was also compared. Fixation of the Pyrolite and porous titanium implants was observed to occur in the 4-week period of the study with minimal fibrous tissue encapsulation. The ultimate interfascial shear strength for bone-Pyrolite interface was attained at 4 weeks. No adverse effect with utilization of the FAS could be identified. Further investigation into the use of Pyrolite and the FAS in foot surgery is anticipated.

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