Table 2 The results of bacterial growth on culture and re-intervention number are compared according to the interventional place.

From: Results of percutaneous needle culture sampling and synchronous irrigation with Dakins’ solution in Wagner Grade 3 diabetic foot osteomyelitis

 

Operating theater (n)

Outpatient clinic (n)

Place of intervention

26

5

The number of bacterial growths on culture

25

5

The number of non-bacterial growths on culture

1

-

The number of patients only one intervention is adequate

24

3

The number of patients re-intervention is required

2

2