Biofilm, Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses / edited by Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shiffman, Melvin A., editor.

Low, Mervin, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds 2524-4590 ; 1.

Recent Clinical Techniques, Results, and Research in Wounds, 2524-4590 ; 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Surgery, Plastic.

Surgery.

Plastic Surgery.

General Surgery.

Local Subjects:

Plastic Surgery.

General Surgery.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (X, 283 pages) : 67 illustrations, 53 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2020.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book discusses the latest findings in the fields of biofilm, pilonidal cysts and sinuses. The first part provides detailed information on biofilm formation, antibiofilm properties and activity as well as their potential clinical application in wound management. The second part then examines pilonidal sinus disease and the surgical treatment options. Written by leading experts in the field, the book is a valuable resource for beginners and experienced surgeons alike.

Contents:

Part 1: Biofilm

Biofilm: History, Cause and Treatment

Biofilm: Clinical Experience

Mixed Species Biofilm Compromises Wound Healing by Disrupting Epidermal Barrier Function

Anti-Biofilm Agents

Wound Dressing in the Oral Cavity

Bacterial Biofilms on Wounds, a Major Factor Delays Wound Healing and a Potential Threat to Human Life and Economy

Antibiofilm efficacy of honeybee products against wound biofilm

Biofilm in Infective Endocarditis and Clinical Implications

Bacteriophage-Mediated Biocontrol of Wound Infections, and Ecological Exploitation of Biofilms by Phages

Part 2: Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses

History and General Information on Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses

Pilonidal Disease

Pilonidal Sinus Disease

Risk Factors of Pilonidal Sinüs in Teenagers

Wounds after Excision of Pilonidal Sinus Disease

Sclerosing Pilonidal Sinus Tracts by Crystallized or Liquid Phenol

Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus disease

The Infected Pilonidal Sinus: Comparison of Conservative versus Plastic Surgical Treatment After Excision

Tandem Rhomboid Flap Repair: A New Technique in Treatment of Extensive Pilonidal Disease of the Natal Cleft

Conservative vs Surgical Interventions for Umbilical Pilonidal Sinus

Subcutaneous Destruction of Sinus Tract with Long-Term Vessel-Loop Drainage as Minimal Invasive Surgical Treatment for Primary Pilonidal Sinus.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-03077-3

9783030030773

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.