作者: Tom M. van Raaij , Loes E. Visser , Arnold G. Vulto , Jan A.N. Verhaar
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摘要: Local gentamicin treatment in revision surgery for infected hip and knee prostheses is well established. It a safe effective method compared with the systemic use of aminoglycosides. Although nephrotoxic side effects are uncommon, we report case acute renal failure after 2-stage an prosthesis gentamicin-impregnated beads block spacers. The combined cement spacer, both impregnated, may have induced this severe complication. Use procedure elderly patients warrants careful follow-up function.