What is the optimal number of samples for culture in patients undergoing surgery for foot and ankle infections?

Authors: Yasuhito Tanaka, Amiethab Aiyer, Eiichiro Iwata, Yusuke Yamamoto, Michael R. Mijares

RECOMMENDATION: The optimal number of samples for culture in patients undergoing surgery for foot and ankle infections is unknown. We recommend that multiple tissue samples be taken.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Consensus

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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