Abstract:BackgroundIn contrast to many European countries, patients can easily admit to secondary and tertiary centers without referral by the primary care in Turkey. Therefore we also compared the management options for gout preferred in different clinical specialties.ObjectivesIn this study we investigated how gout is treated in Turkey.Methods319 consecutive patients were included in this multicenter study (mean age 58.60±12.8 years, 44 females, 272 males). All patients filled a standard questionnaire.Results53 patie… Show more
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