[Leech-borne infection on a TRAM flap: a case report]. / Complication infectieuse d'un lambeau de TRAM liée aux sangsues: à propos d'un cas.
Ann Chir Plast Esthet
; 55(1): 71-3, 2010 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-19674823
ABSTRACT
Leeches are used worldwide to treat venous congestion of flaps. Aeromonas hydrophila infections are recognized complications of leech use. We report a new case of delayed leech-borne infection in mammary reconstruction by a Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous flap (TRAM), which caused the flap loss. The use of prophylactic antibiotics is a way to prevent A.hydrophila infection (third generation cephalosporin, ciprofloxacin). This antibioprophylaxy must be followed until wound closure of the venous congested tissue.
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Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Mamoplastia
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Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Negativas
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Aeromonas hydrophila
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Reto do Abdome
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Aplicação de Sanguessugas
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Fr
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article