Diagnostic Accuracy of Pre-Biopsy MRI and CT Features for Predicting Vertebral Biopsy Yield in Suspected Vertebral Discitis Osteomyelitis: A Retrospective Single-Center Study

Diagnostic Accuracy of Pre-Biopsy MRI and CT Features for Predicting Vertebral Biopsy Yield in Suspected Vertebral Discitis Osteomyelitis: A Retrospective Single-Center Study

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Vertebral discitis osteomyelitis (VDO) is a serious infection involving the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs, often requiring biopsy for pathogen identification. However, biopsy yields are variable, and guidance on patient selection remains limited....

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Main Authors: Amirmasoud Negarestani, Andrew Pasion, Caleb Bhatnagar, Zuhaib Khokhar, Ashima Kundu, Samantha Diulus, Jorge P. Parada, Emad Allam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
vertebral discitis osteomyelitis (VDO)
spinal biopsy
vertebral biopsy
MRI/CT-based scoring system
spinal osteomyelitis
antibiotic treatment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/14/1760
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