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Critical lower limb ischemia. The chronic ischemic wound of the foot in patients without diabetes — medical and nursing recommendations. Part I
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Abstract
Authors proposed a management method of a non-diabetic patient with atherosclerosis. In authors’ opinion, this group of patients, although usually discussed together with diabetic patients in literature, require a different approach. This is related to a different pressure distribution on foot level in non-diabetic patients which more often correlates with dry necrosis caused by chronic influx impairment. Prognosis following surgical or intravascular procedure seems much better in this group which, in authors’ opinion, warrants sharing their opinion on the matter.
Abstract
Authors proposed a management method of a non-diabetic patient with atherosclerosis. In authors’ opinion, this group of patients, although usually discussed together with diabetic patients in literature, require a different approach. This is related to a different pressure distribution on foot level in non-diabetic patients which more often correlates with dry necrosis caused by chronic influx impairment. Prognosis following surgical or intravascular procedure seems much better in this group which, in authors’ opinion, warrants sharing their opinion on the matter.
Keywords
peripheral artery disease, critical limb ischemia, foot necrosis


Title
Critical lower limb ischemia. The chronic ischemic wound of the foot in patients without diabetes — medical and nursing recommendations. Part I
Journal
Chirurgia Polska (Polish Surgery)
Issue
Pages
23-31
Published online
2016-06-30
Bibliographic record
Chirurgia Polska 2015;17(1-2):23-31.
Keywords
peripheral artery disease
critical limb ischemia
foot necrosis
Authors
Damian Ziaja
Mariola Sznapka
Krzysztof Ziaja
Jolanta Domalik
Jacek Kostecki
Wacław Kuczmik
Tomasz Urbanek
Jerzy Chudek