Antimicrobial sutures reduce infections in brain shunt surgery, ...

(University at Buffalo) A new trial conducted by faculty at the University at Buffalo has shown that using antimicrobial sutures to secure the shunt and close the wound significantly reduces the number of shunt infections arising during the first six months after surgery.


 

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