The Routine Use and Cost Analysis of Acid-Fast Bacilli and Fungal Cultures in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Retrospective Study

Authors

Zein S. El-Zein, Beaumont Health Resident
Scott Diamond, Beaumont Health Resident
Margaret C. Bohr, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Erin A. Baker, Beaumont Health
Mackenzie M. Fleischer, Beaumont Health
Corinn Gehrke, Beaumont Health
Paul T. Fortin, Beaumont Health
Zachary Vaupel, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

8-2021

Abstract

This study highlighted low rates of positive AFB/fungal cultures in our foot and ankle surgery department and demonstrated that routine use of such cultures poses substantial costs to the hospital.

Comments

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2021 Annual Meeting, San Diego, California. August 31-September 2021. Poster

Recommended Citation

El-Zein ZS, Diamond S, Bohr M, Baker EA, Fleischer MM, Gehrke C, Fortin PT, Vaupel Z. The Routine Use and Cost Analysis of Acid-Fast Bacilli and Fungal Cultures in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Retrospective Study. Poster presented at: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2021 Annual Meeting. 2021 Aug 29- Sep 3; San Diego, CA.