Table 4

Relation between primary treatment failure, ulcer size, and culture result

Ulcer sizeCultureAge <60 yearsAge group 60+ years
NoPrimary treatment
failure
NoPrimary treatment
failure
Large (5+mm2)Positive71 (14.3%)1910 (52.6%)
Negative3061 (16.7%)
Small (<5mm2)Positive18052 (40.0%)
Negative480120