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Factors Impacting the Yield of Image-Guided Biopsy in Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis: A 10-Year Retrospective Study.

Julian B MaamariAaron J TandeDon Bambino Geno TaiFelix E DiehnCourtney RossBrian LahrGina A SuhElie F Berbari
Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2022)
Prior antibiotic use in patients with suspected NVO was associated with a decrease in the microbiological yield of image-guided biopsies. An antibiotic-free period of at least 4 days is suggested to maximize yield. Successful fluid aspiration during the procedure also increases microbiological yield.
Keyphrases
  • ultrasound guided
  • minimally invasive
  • bone mineral density
  • body composition