Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot Infections and Amputations.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2008
Abstract
The incidence of diabetes with severe foot infections (eg, necrotizing fasciitis, gas gangrene, ascending cellulitis, infection with systemic toxicity or metabolic instability) has risen significantly during the past decade. Foot infections are a major cause of hospitalization and subsequent lower extremity amputation among patients with diabetes mellitus who have a history of a preexisting ulceration. Surgical management often is required to address severe diabetic foot infections because they can be limb- or life-threatening. Critical limb ischemia, neuropathy, and an immunocompromised host, which often are associated with diabetic foot infections, complicate treatment and are associated with a poorer prognosis.
Volume
87
Issue
5
First Page
935
Last Page
946
ISSN
0001-2092
Published In/Presented At
Zgonis, T., Stapleton, J. J., Girard-Powell, V. A., & Hagino, R. T. (2008). Surgical management of diabetic foot infections and amputations. AORN Journal, 87(5), 935-946.
Disciplines
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
18512303
LVHN link
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Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article