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Risk Factors in Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: An Analysis | |
Dr. Nadeem Ahmad, Dr. Gyan Prakash Rastogi, Dr. Navendu Mohan, Dr. Malik Atiur Rehman | |
Background: The term "diabetic foot infection" encompasses a wide range of infectious conditions that can vary in severity. The objective of the present study was to investigate the risk factors that contribute to complications in diabetic foot infections and to assess the outcomes of different treatment approaches for managing diabetic foot infections. Methods: The study included a total of 50 cases, and its primary objective was to investigate various aspects of diabetic foot infections. Specifically, the study aimed to explore the clinical presentation, management strategies, prevention methods, underlying causes (aetiology), and surgical complications associated with foot infections in diabetic patients. Results: In this study, diabetic foot conditions were typically observed in individuals within the middle-aged group, predominantly in their 3rd and 4th decades of life. The study cohort consisted of 25 males and 25 females. Among these patients, 60% exhibited symptoms of diabetic foot ulcers, 30% had diabetic foot cellulitis, and 10% presented with gangrene in the diabetic foot.The most prevalent complication observed was surgical site infection, affecting a total of 10 patients in the study. This underscores the significance of addressing and preventing infections in diabetic foot cases as a critical aspect of managing this condition. Conclusion: Now the aim of surgical management of the diabetic foot is conservation. Diabetic foot is one of the most difficult infections to treat as it involves systemic diseases, lower resistance, ignorance in part of patients, and poor compliance of long term insulin therapy and fear of surgery in part of patients. |
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