Diabetic foot syndrome – a serious complication of diabetes mellitus even in the elderly
Authors:
Piťhová Pavlína
Authors‘ workplace:
Geriatrická interní klinika 2. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a Fakultní nemocnice v Motole, Praha
Published in:
Geriatrie a Gerontologie 2024, 13, č. 2: 97-103
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Overview
The diabetic foot syndrome is a debilitating condition that could lead to non-healing ulceration accompanied by risk of tissue/limb loss. This complication could be present also in advanced age and could seriously worsen the quality of life and the rapid solution could significantly improve the situation.
Keywords:
diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot syndrome, ischaemia, neuropathy
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