Diabetic Foot
Common foot problems in persons with DIABETES MELLITUS, caused by any combination of factors such as DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES; PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; and INFECTION. With the loss of sensation and poor circulation, injuries and infections often lead to severe foot ulceration, GANGRENE and AMPUTATION, SURGICAL.
Year introduced: 1994
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Tree Number(s): C14.907.320.191, C17.800.893.592.450.200, C19.246.099.500.191, C19.246.099.937.250
MeSH Unique ID: D017719
Entry Terms:
- Foot, Diabetic
- Diabetic Feet
- Feet, Diabetic
- Foot Ulcer, Diabetic
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