L-shaped corticotomy with bone flap sliding in the management of chronic tibial osteomyelitis: surgical technique and clinical results

Abstract Background We described the use of the technique of L-shaped corticotomy with bone flap sliding to treat chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia in eight patients and presented the preliminary results.Methods L-shaped corticotomy with bone flap sliding was performed in eight patients between 2007 and 2014.All patients had chronic tibial osteomy

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In-vitro Inhibition of Biofilm Formation in Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis by Heat Stable Compounds in Culture Filtrate of Aspergillus flavus

Background: Invasive candidiasis, caused mostly by Candida albicans and C.tropicalis is one of the most common causes of bloodstream infection with a substantial attributable mortality.This disease is associated with formation of structured, multilayered microbial communities known as biofilms over indwelling devices.Treatment is rendered difficult

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