What Is the Optimal Number of Samples for Culture in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Foot and Ankle Infections?
expert_opinion · Level V
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Abstract
The optimal number of samples for culture in patients undergoing surgery for foot and ankle infections is unknown. We recommend that multiple tissue samples be taken. Consensus. Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus).
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle
- Monitoring, Intraoperative
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Reoperation
Anatomy
- ankle
- foot