Wound management represents a well-known continuous challenge and concern of the
global healthcare systems worldwide. The challenge is on the one hand related to the …

Aims The objective of this study was comparing medium-term outcomes between
comparable minor and major amputations in adults with diabetes. Methods We used data …

Abstract In march 2020, the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF)
published an update of the 2015 guidelines on the diagnosis and management of diabetic …

Background: Critical limb ischemia represents an advanced stage of peripheral arterial
disease. Angioplasty improves blood flow to the limb; however, some patients progress …

Objective The aim of this study was to systematically review the incidence and risk factors for
30 day re-admission to hospital following an index admission to treat diabetes related foot …

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) has become a major medical, social and economic concern
worldwide. It is highly desirable to develop promising new solutions to effectively and …

Background The results of lower limb amputation, especially in critically ill patients with
severe endogenous intoxication, sepsis, multi-organ failure and severe concomitant …

Abstract The Society for Vascular Surgery elected an international, multidisciplinary panel of
experts to review the literature and provide evidence-based suggestions for coordinated …

Background Tibial interventions for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are now
commonplace, and poor pedal runoff is associated with worse outcomes. This study aimed …

Background Wound, ischemia, and foot infection (WIfI) is an important staging system for
diabetic patients presenting with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) of the lower …