Application of vacuum assisted closure in the treatment of surgical site deep infection spinal

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spine; Staphylococcus epidermidis; surgical wound infection; vacuum assisted closure

Abstract

Background: Treatment of spinal infections is a current challenge with a high rate of complications and death.  Currently, there are many approaches to treat infections of the spine early, but there is no specific regimen.

Objective: To present two cases of deep spinal infection treated with surgery and vacuum-assisted closure combined with antibiotics as a potentially effective treatment option.

Clinical Case: Two clinical cases about infection of the deep and early spine incision caused by S. epidermidis, treated with wound irrigation and debridement, spine fusion tools, and use it at the same time combined with vacuum assisted closure.

Conclusions: Early diagnosis combined with timely surgical debridement and vacuum-assisted closure, alongside appropriate antibiotic therapy, may reduce treatment duration and promote recovery in postoperative spinal wound infections.

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2026-03-12

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Mao Thach S, Nguyen Ngoc H. Application of vacuum assisted closure in the treatment of surgical site deep infection spinal. Rev. cuba. med. mil [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 12 [cited 2026 Mar. 15];55(1):e026077064. Available from: https://revmedmilitar.sld.cu/index.php/mil/article/view/77064

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Vol. 55 No. 1 (2026): January - March (In progress)

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