Risk factors for amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer in southwest Iran: a matched case-control study

OBJECTIVES: Amputation is a multifactorial complication in diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. METHODS: This matched case-control study was conducted based on new cases of amputation from March 2...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Kogani, Mohammad Ali Mansournia, Amin Doosti-Irani, Kourosh Holakouie-Naieni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Epidemiology 2015-10-01
Series:Epidemiology and Health
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Online Access:http://www.e-epih.org/upload/pdf/epih-37-e2015044.pdf