Diabetic Septic Foot in Omdurman Teaching Hospital
Sudan j. med. sci
; 4(2): 129-132, 2009. tab
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To audit the management of diabetic septic foot [DSF] lesions in Omdurman Teaching Hospital, using Wagner classification. Patients andmethods:
This is a retrospective study on 208 patients with DSF admitted to Omdurman Teaching Hospital, Sudan between June 2006 and May 2007. Data were analyzed manuallyResults:
The male to female ratio was 21. The mean age± SD was 56 ± 12.35 year. 16.8% patients were grade 1. 33 (15.9%) patients were grade 2. grades 3, 4, 5 patients were 66 (37 %), 38 (18.3%) and 36 (17.3%) respectively. Major lower limb amputation and mortality were 19.2%, and 6.7% respectively.Conclusion:
Preventive measures for patients at risk are highly needed as well early presentation is encouraged when ulcer develops in diabetic foot to avoid subsequent complications
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Assunto principal:
Sudão
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Pé Diabético
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Auditoria Clínica
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Amputação Cirúrgica
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Hospitais de Ensino
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Sudan j. med. sci
Ano de publicação:
2009
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