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Publication Name World Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Manuscript ID 29795
Country/Territory Mexico
Received
2016-08-28 05:58
Peer-Review Started
2016-08-29 19:51
To Make the First Decision
2016-11-11 09:00
Return for Revision
2016-11-21 15:34
Revised
2016-12-06 06:14
Second Decision
2017-01-10 16:55
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief
2017-01-22 15:05
Articles in Press
2017-01-22 15:05
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
2017-02-16 07:14
Typeset the Manuscript
2017-05-22 10:05
Publish the Manuscript Online
2017-05-24 02:45
ISSN 2220-3176 (online)
Open Access This article is an open-access article which was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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Category Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type Review
Article Title Management of periprosthetic infections
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Félix Vilchez-Cavazos, Gregorio Villarreal-Villarreal, Victor Peña-Martinez and Carlos Acosta-Olivo
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Félix Vilchez-Cavazos, MD, PhD, Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario “Dr. José E. Gonzalez”, Francisco I. Madero y Av Gonzalitos S/N, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey 64460, Nuevo León, Mexico. fvc78@hotmail.com
Key Words Periprosthesic joint infection; Arthroplasty; Arthrocentesis; Infection; Diagnosis; Staphylococcus aureus
Core Tip The total replacement surgery is a highly effective surgery that improves the quality of life of patients. The periprosthetic infection is considered a devastating complication that increases patients morbidity, mortality and an economic burden. The cornerstone of management consists in a rapid diagnosis and specific therapy. This article presents the most current diagnostic and treatment criteria, as well as the different surgical treatment options depending on the type of infection, bacterial virulence and patient comorbidities.
Publish Date 2017-05-24 02:45
Citation Vilchez-Cavazos F, Villarreal-Villarreal G, Peña-Martinez V, Acosta-Olivo C. Management of periprosthetic infections. World J Clin Infect Dis 2017; 7(2): 11-20
URL http://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3176/full/v7/i2/11.htm
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5495/wjcid.v7.i2.11
Full Article (PDF) WJCID-7-11.pdf
Full Article (Word) WJCID-7-11.doc
Manuscript File 29795-Review.docx
Answering Reviewers 29795-Answering reviewers.pdf
Audio Core Tip 29795-Audio core tip.mp3
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form 29795-Conflict-of-interest statement.pdf
Copyright License Agreement 29795-Copyright assignment.pdf
Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate 29795-Language certificate.pdf
Peer-review Report 29795-Peer-review(s).pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check 29795-Scientific misconduct check.pdf
Scientific Editor Work List 29795-Scientific editor work list.pdf