title: Tropical diabetic hand syndrome.
abstract: Tropical diabetic hand syndrome (TDHS) is a terminology used to describe a specific complication affecting patients with diabetes mellitus in the tropics. The syndrome encompasses a localized cellulitis with variable swelling and ulceration of the hands to progressive, fulminant hand sepsis, potentially fatal. Since this syndrome is less recognized it is often under-reported. Authors present two cases of TDHS and emphasize on aggressive glycemic control and surgical therapy to prevent potential crippling or fatal complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Military Hospital, Ambala, India.
authors.forename: Sangeeta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tiwari
authors.forename: Ashutosh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chauhan
authors.forename: N T
authors.initials: NT
authors.lastname: Sethi