Predictors of lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: findings from MEDFUN, a multi-center observational study

Predictors of lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: findings from MEDFUN, a multi-center observational study

Abstract Background Lower extremity amputation (LEA) is a potential sequelae of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) and is associated with huge morbidly and mortality. Low and middle income countries are currently at the greatest risk of diabetes-related complications and deaths. We sought to identify de...

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Main Authors: Ejiofor Ugwu, Olufunmilayo Adeleye, Ibrahim Gezawa, Innocent Okpe, Marcelina Enamino, Ignatius Ezeani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Diabetes
Foot ulcer
Risk factors
Amputation
Predictors
MEDFUN
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-019-0345-y

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