Is Scintigraphy a Guideline Method in Determining Amputation Levels in Diabetic Foot?

BAYKAL Y. B. , Yaman E., Burc H., Yorgancigil H. , ATAY T. , YILDIZ M.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, cilt.104, sa.3, ss.227-232, 2014 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 104 Konu: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.7547/0003-0538-104.3.227
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.227-232

Özet

Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the potential use of a 3-phase bone scintigraphy method to determine the level of amputation on treatment cost, morbidity and mortality, reamputation rates, and the duration of hospitalization in diabetic foot.