Routine bacterial culture of proximal bone specimens during minor amputation in patients with diabetes‐related foot infections has little clinical utility in predicting re‐operation or ulcer healing
Abstract Background Trans‐phalangeal and trans‐metatarsal amputation, collectively termed ‘minor amputations' are important procedures for managing infections of diabetes‐related foot ulcers (DFU). Following minor amputation, international guidelines recommend a prolonged course of antibiotics...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00563-2 |