title: Lower extremity limb salvage.
abstract: In this discussion, the case report of a fetid diabetic right foot infection is presented. Although definitive major limb amputation was initially contemplated, aggressive treatment efforts were used to prevent this catastrophe. Photographs illustrate state-of-the-art treatment techniques and document a satisfying clinical outcome.
authors: Atlanta Hospital and Medical Center, Georgia 30365.
authors: D E
authors: DE
authors: Marcinko
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000150:complications; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery