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Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis Undergoing Amputation: Epidemiology and Prognostic Factors for Treatment Failure.

Yae Jee BaekEunjung LeeJongtak JungSung Hun WonChi Young AnEun Myeong KangSe Yoon ParkSeung Lim BaekDong-Il ChunTae Hyong Kim
Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2024)
Peripheral artery disease and hemodialysis were associated with poor outcomes despite radical resection of the infected bone. Vigilant monitoring after amputation and antimicrobial stewardship implemented based on microbiological epidemiology, prognostic factors, and the type of surgery are important. A multidisciplinary team could assist in these activities to ensure treatment success.
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