作者： K Yammine
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摘要: IDF23-0115 Amputation rate and delayed referral of patients with diabetic foot ulcers K. Yamminea aLebanese American University Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery-Diabetic Foot Clinic, Achrafieh, Lebanon Background: Lower extremity amputation in diabetic patients has been linked to many risk factors. Delayed referral/late presentation is considered one of the major risk factors; yet, such factor has been under-researched. Knowing the high prevalence of diabetes in the Middle East region, identifying the impact of such factor would be of importance in developing strategies for early consultation with specialized healthcare providers. Aim: This study aimed to look for any correlation between admissions for amputation and delayed referral or late presenta-tion in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). It also attempted to investigate the variables that could be associated with delayed referrals. Method: Charts of …