Ravi Kumar Chittoria Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India., India
Nishad. K null Senior Resident,Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India., India
Barath Kumar Singh Senior Resident,Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India., India
Jacob Antony Chakiath Senior Resident,Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India., India
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Indian Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology
5(1):p 9-11, January-June 2023. | DOI: na
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Nishad K, Chittoria RK, Singh BK, et al. Role of perfusion scan in the management of diabetic foot ulcer. Indian J Diabetes Endocrinol. 2023;5(1):9-11.
Timeline
Received : December 16, 2022
Accepted : January 25, 2023
Published : February 28, 2023
Abstract
Chronic ulcer of foot is a commonproblem whichputs burden on the healthcare facilities all over the world. The cost that the chronic wound imparts on the healthcare system is ridiculously huge. Multiple etiologies play role in making one wound chronic, especially in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. The decreased blood flow to the foot is one of the causes which if detected early may influence the course of the disease. The perfusion deficit in the initial period may not be that evident to be detected in the conventional methods of vascularity assessment in such subset of patients, the Perfusion scan can help in finding the perfusion status of the foot and help making an eftreatment plan. In this article we share our experience of treating such a patient successfully with help of perfusion scan.
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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Nishad K, Chittoria RK, Singh BK, et al. Role of perfusion scan in the management of diabetic foot ulcer. Indian J Diabetes Endocrinol. 2023;5(1):9-11.
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