title: Prophylactic foot surgery in the diabetic patient.
abstract: The preoperative and perioperative evaluation of diabetic foot pathologies has been discussed. The effects of vascular and neuropathic alterations in such cases can be devastating. Only through understanding of the underlying mechanisms that contribute to the diabetic foot can progressive, appropriate care be rendered.
authors.affiliation: Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Catanzariti
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D003646:Debridement / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography