Efficacy of telemedicine applications in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: A focus on mortality and major amputation rates
Mesut Demirkoparan,
Arman Vahabi,
Berker Özbek
et al.
Abstract:Amputations related to diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Glycaemic control and close follow‐up protocols are essential to prevent such ulcers. Coronavirus disease (COVID) related restrictions and regulations might have a negative impact on patients who are with DFU or candidates for DFU. We retrospectively analysed 126 cases that had DFU underwent amputation surgery. Comparative analyses were done between cases that were admitted before COVID restrictions (Group… Show more
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