Retrospective analysis of the management of pelvic decubitus ulcers and their outcomes.
Laura DamioliZachary ShepardMelissa P WilsonKristine M ErlandsonPublished in: Therapeutic advances in infectious disease (2023)
Among patients with decubitus-related osteomyelitis who did not undergo myocutaneous flapping, outcomes were generally poor regardless of treatment, and not significantly improved with prolonged antibiotics. Prospective studies are needed to assess best practice strategies for this challenging patient population.