Ten years of a multidisciplinary diabetic foot team approach in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Autor: Mônica Antar Gamba, Fábio Ferreira Batista, Caio Nery, Cristina Ribeiro de Barros Cardoso, Antonio Augusto Couto de Magalhães
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Diabetic Foot & Ankle
Diabetic Foot & Ankle; Vol 1 (2010) incl supplements
ISSN: 2000-625X
Popis: Diabetes mellitus can cause devastating foot problems including loss of protective sensation with subsequent ulcerations and amputations. The natural history and pathophysiology of diabetic foot ulcers is best understood and managed by a multiprofessional team approach. The main factors for prevention and treatment of these devastating diabetic foot conditions are shown, with special attention to education of the patient. This approach decreases the morbidity of the disease, besides its economical and social feasibility. Keywords: diabetic foot ulceration; diabetic foot surgery; diabetic neuropathy; diabetes education; diabetic wound care (Published: 1 June 2010) Citation: Diabetic Foot & Ankle 2010, 1 : 5203 - DOI: 10.3402/dfa.v1i0.5203
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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