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 BerbariPublished 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.