Evaluation of the Patient with a Diabetic Foot in the Chronic Wound Service: A Case Report

Çubukçu M., Yıldız L. M., Yurt N. Ş., Müderrisoğlu S.

Anatolian Journal of Family Medicine, vol.6, no.1, pp.45-47, 2023 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.5505/anatoljfm.2023.03525
  • Journal Name: Anatolian Journal of Family Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.45-47
  • Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot, injuries, wounds
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Diabetic foot (DF) are wounds that appear on the feet in diabetic patients and do not heal for a long time. It is important to investigate the presence of an obstruction in the leg veins in patients with DF. DF is a common and serious complication of diabetes. It is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. The principles of essential surgical and non-surgical wound care are indispensable factors in the healing of these wounds. The patient, who underwent surgical debridement, was continued with negative-pressure wound therapy and silver foam dressing for wound healing.