VASCULAR-DISEASE OF THE LOWER-EXTREMITIES IN DIABETES-MELLITUS

Authors
LOGERFO FW GIBBONS GW
Citation
Fw. Logerfo et Gw. Gibbons, VASCULAR-DISEASE OF THE LOWER-EXTREMITIES IN DIABETES-MELLITUS, Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 25(2), 1996, pp. 439
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898529
Volume
25
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(1996)25:2<439:VOTLID>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Vascular disease, neuropathy, and infection act synergistically to cau se diabetic foot ulceration. Appropriate care is hindered by misconcep tions about microvascular disease. Recent advances and success with ex treme distal revascularization combined with surgical management of in fection have greatly improved salvage of the diabetic foot. Success is enhanced by a multidisciplinary team approach.