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DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS -12 MONTHS PROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF PATTERN OF PRESENTATION AT ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Introduction:
Diabetic foot ulcer is a common complication of diabetes. This morbidity results in long hospitalization and high cost of management. It is a significant cause of non-traumatic amputation. Reduction in incidence and progression to amputation will be highly desired.
Aim:
To highlight the pattern of presentation and to emphasize the need for multidisciplinary approach in prevention by integration of focused footcare plan.
Patients And Methods:
A prospective interviewer administered questionnaire based study.
Results:
A total of 36 patients were recruited with a male female ratio of 1.8:1. Mean age of presentation was 55.5 years and commoner in those that have had diabetes for 10 - 15 years. Low level of education had a direct relationship with occurrence of DFU. Neuropathy was a common predisposing factor to DFU. More than 60% had no knowledge of foot care even though they have been educated on dietary control here was average hospital stay of 48 days, amputation rate of 19.4% and mortality rate of 8.3%.
Conclusion:
A comprehensive foot care program should be incorporated in the management of diabetes as soon as diagnosis is made in other to reduce the huge burden of DFU.
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