The successful use of vancomycin-impregnated cement beads in a patient with vancomycin systemic toxicity: A case report with review of literature

V. Mounasamy, P. Fulco, P. Desai, R. Adelaar, G. Bearman

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Abstract

We report the use of vancomycin laden antibiotic cement beads in a patient with calcaneal osteomyelitis who had prior acute kidney injury (AKI). The patient experienced non-oliguric renal failure after exposure to intravenous vancomycin and recovered well after antibiotic discontinuation and adequate hydration. We are not aware of any similar case report where vancomycin laden antibiotic cement has been used in a patient with AKI to vancomycin.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S299-S302
JournalEuropean Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
Volume23
Issue numberSUPPL. 2
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acute kidney injury
  • Bone cement
  • PMMA
  • Vancomycin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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