Management of large soft-tissue defects in a diabetic patient
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL, vol.24, no.1, pp.79-82, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2003
- Doi Number: 10.1177/107110070302400113
- Journal Name: FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.79-82
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Amputation as the only option for treatment of large ulcers in a patient with diabetes is well known. This is a case presentation of a patient with large ulcers and osteomyelitis related to diabetes. He was treated with extensive debridement, segmental shortening, and wound closure.