The Endorevolution – Going Further in Endovascular Techniques Dedicated to Neuroischemic Diabetic Foot

Introduction: The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is increasing. Diabetic patients have a 15-25% lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer and its annual incidence can reach 25-30% if arterial disease is present. Diabetic angiopathy is a unique vascular disease that has predilection for below-the-knee arteries. Endovascular techniques have been revolutionizing the revascularization of neuroischemic diabetic foot (NIDF) patients, showing consistently high limb salvage rates.In addition, the survival of NIDF patients reaches 50% at 5 years after revascularization and limb salvage, but decreases to 50% at 2 years after a major amputation.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research