CT-guided discitis-osteomyelitis biopsies with negative microbiology: how many days should we wait before repeating the biopsy?

ConclusionApproximately three-quarters of discitis-osteomyelitis pathogens will be identified by biopsy sample culture by 3 days after CT-guided biopsy. This finding should be considered if planning for a repeat biopsy in the setting of a negative microbiology culture.
Source: Skeletal Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research