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Context of diabetic wound management in Antsiranana

Medical and surgical practice in a developing country like Madagascar - Großformatiges Paperback. Klappenbroschur
BuchKartoniert, Paperback
84 Seiten
Englisch
Our Knowledge Publishingerschienen am22.03.2024
The diabetic foot is the leading cause of non-traumatic amputation. The aim of this study was to report on the epidemio-clinical and therapeutic aspects of diabetic foot wounds managed in Antsiranana Madagascar. This retrospective descriptive study included patients with diabetic foot wounds over a 5-year period. Thirty-six cases of diabetic feet were studied. Hospital prevalence was 4% and mean age 57±9 years, with a 55% female predominance. Urban residents were the most represented at 67%. Diabetes was discovered during hospitalization in 55%. In 67% of patients, diabetes had been evolving for less than 5 years. Hypertension was the most common associated risk factor in 39%. The average consultation time was 31±11 days. Wounds occurred spontaneously in 64% of cases. Gangrene was the most common lesion in 45% of cases. Wagner grade 5 was the most common at 33%. Amputation was performed in 36% of patients. Progression was favorable in 67%, and death in 8%.The diabetic foot represents a heavy socio-economic burden. Prevention is the best option.mehr

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KlappentextThe diabetic foot is the leading cause of non-traumatic amputation. The aim of this study was to report on the epidemio-clinical and therapeutic aspects of diabetic foot wounds managed in Antsiranana Madagascar. This retrospective descriptive study included patients with diabetic foot wounds over a 5-year period. Thirty-six cases of diabetic feet were studied. Hospital prevalence was 4% and mean age 57±9 years, with a 55% female predominance. Urban residents were the most represented at 67%. Diabetes was discovered during hospitalization in 55%. In 67% of patients, diabetes had been evolving for less than 5 years. Hypertension was the most common associated risk factor in 39%. The average consultation time was 31±11 days. Wounds occurred spontaneously in 64% of cases. Gangrene was the most common lesion in 45% of cases. Wagner grade 5 was the most common at 33%. Amputation was performed in 36% of patients. Progression was favorable in 67%, and death in 8%.The diabetic foot represents a heavy socio-economic burden. Prevention is the best option.
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ISBN/GTIN978-620-7-28235-7
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Erscheinungsjahr2024
Erscheinungsdatum22.03.2024
Seiten84 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Artikel-Nr.61475240
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GenreMedizin

Autor

Originally from Madagascar, I studied general medicine and then neurosurgery jointly at the University of Antananarivo and the University of Aix Marseille. Currently a neurosurgeon, I am in charge of the Neurosurgery and Traumatology Department at CHU Tanambao I Antsiranana Madagascar.