What does this research mean for the field?

Gram-negative bacteria, particularly P. aeruginosa, are the major cause of infections following L-shaped zygomatic osteotomy, with a high incidence occurring within 10 days post-surgery. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the types of bacteria causing infections and their resistance patterns after L-shaped zygomatic osteotomy.

March 1, 2026

Distribution of Pathogenic Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance After Plastic Surgery of L-Shaped Zygomatic Osteotomy

Key Points

To investigate the types of bacteria causing infections and their resistance patterns after L-shaped zygomatic osteotomy.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of infection cases post-surgery.
Identified bacterial species from infection samples.
Assessed the timing of infections relative to titanium plate removal.
Gram-negative bacteria predominantly caused infections with P. aeruginosa being the most common.
88.2% of infections occurred within 10 days after surgery.
70.6% of infections happened before removing titanium plates and screws.

Abstract

Gram-negative bacteria were the major cause of infection after L-shaped zygomatic osteotomy, and P. aeruginosa was the most common. Approximately 88.2% of infections occurred within 10 days after the surgery, and 70.6% of the infections occurred before the removal of titanium miniplates and screws.

Distribution of Pathogenic Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance After Plastic Surgery of L-Shaped Zygomatic Osteotomy

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