Outcomes of Infrainguinal Bypass Procedures in Diabetic Patients with Ischaemic Foot Ulcers: A Sri Lankan Experience in Limb Salvage

Introduction: One in twelve adults in Sri Lanka suffers from diabetes mellitus. Lower extremity threatened limb ischaemia is a frequent complication among the diabetic population. Here we assessed the outcomes of infrainguinal bypass surgeries in patients with ischaemic diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) in a tertiary care centre.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 30, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Buddhima Jayawickrama, Vinojan Satchithanantham, Indika Wijesinghe, Hyrin Arc, Rezni Cassim, Mandika Wijeratne Source Type: research