Diagnostic performance of suction drainage fluid culture for acute surgical site infection after aseptic instrumented spine surgery: a retrospective analysis of 363 cases

ConclusionThe diagnostic performance of suction drainage fluid culture after aseptic instrumented spine surgery for acute surgical site infection is insufficient to warrant its use in routine practice.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research