Diabetic Extremities in Kaduna

Abstract

A 5-year retrospective review of 35 patients, suffering from diabetes mellitus with complication of the disease affecting the hands and feet is made between November 1994 and October 1999. The age range was 35-70 years with mean age of 48.5 years. M:F ratio was 2:1. The mean blood sugar at presentation was 12.9 mmol/L. There were 4 diabetic hands and 31 diabetic feet. There were 17 amputations, 12 serial wound dressing and 6 debridments. Mean duration of hospitalisation was 47.3 days. Early presentation and aggressive surgical approach to these patients is recommended

(Nig J Surg Res 2000; 2:57-61)



KEY WORDS:

Diabetes, Extremities