title: [Acute inflammatory diseases of the extremities].
abstract: A total of 208 patients with diseases of the extremities, 56 of whom with diabetes mellitus, were included in the study. Septicemia developed in 6 patients, in 4 of them being caused by anaerobic pathogens. The following surgical interventions were performed: 193 incisions, 32 amputations of varying extent and 15 large-scale necrotomies. The case fatality rate was 1.44 per cent. To achieve superior therapeutic results and a better life for patients with diabetes mellitus, it is necessary to change the former approach to their long-term medical surveillance.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kovachev
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Georgieva
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Presolski
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mikhaĭlov
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001132:Arm; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007866:Leg; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Ostri vŭzpalitelni zaboliavaniia na kraĭnitsite.