The Preoperative Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio is an Independent Predictive Factor in Predicting 1-Year Mortality in Amputated Diabetic Foot Patients

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio values in preoperative blood tests of patients amputated due to diabetic foot in predicting one-year mortality. We assumed that the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio predicted one-year mortality in these patients. The inclusion criteria were as follows: to be diagnosed with diabetic foot, being>18 years of age, having a confirmed Type-1 or Type-2 diabetes mellitus diagnosis, stage 3-5 Wagner ulcers, and having at least one year of follow-up.
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research