Review paper
Importance of biofilm formation in surgical infection
Abstract
Background Biofilms are ubiquitous, and have been observed in both acute and chronic wounds. Their role in wound healing and infection, however, remains controversial. The aim of this review was to provide an overview of the role and relevance of biofilms to surgical wounds. Methods A search of PubMed, Science Direct and Web of Science databases was performed to identify studies related to biofilms. Specifically, studies were sought in acute and...
Paper Details
Title
Importance of biofilm formation in surgical infection
Published Date
Jan 1, 2017
Journal
Volume
104
Issue
2
Pages
e85 - e94