Erschienen in:
01.10.2018 | Skin, Soft Tissue, Bone and Joint Infectious Disease (N Safdar and A Pop-Vicas, Section Editors)
Diabetic Foot Infections: Update on Management
verfasst von:
Maria Nikoloudi, Ioanna Eleftheriadou, Anastasios Tentolouris, Ourania A. Kosta, Nikolaos Tentolouris
Erschienen in:
Current Infectious Disease Reports
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Ausgabe 10/2018
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are common in patients with diabetes mellitus complicated by foot ulcers and can be classified in different categories based on their severity. In this report, we present the diagnosis and management of DFIs according to their classification.
Recent Findings
While appropriate antibiotic regiments and surgical techniques for the treatment of DFIs are well established, new technologies and techniques for example in medical imaging, wound care modalities, and supplementary therapy approaches show potentially promising results in preventing DFIs.
Summary
As with every complex disease, fine tuning DFI management can be challenging as it requires careful evaluation of different parameters. It demands timely action, close collaboration of different specialties, and patient cooperation.