[Indications and choice of amputation of lower extremity level for diabetic angiopathy with purulent-necrotic lesion of foot tissues].
The results of treatment of 193 patients with purulent-necrotic lesion of foot due to diabetic angiopathy have been analyzed. Amputation of the extremity was conducted at the level of shank and hip using the approach suggested in 36 (18.5%) patients. In 157 patients we succeeded in avoiding amputation.
Shor
N A
NA
Zelenyĭ
I I
II
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000601:surgery*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality