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World J Diabetes. Dec 15, 2022; 13(12): 1106-1121
Published online Dec 15, 2022. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v13.i12.1106
Published online Dec 15, 2022. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v13.i12.1106
Wound | Ischemia; toe pressure/tcpo2 | Infection | |
0 | No ulcer and no gangrene | > 60 mm/Hg | Non-infected |
1 | Small ulcer and no gangrene | 40-59 mm/Hg | Mild (< 2 cm sellulitis) |
2 | Deep ulcer and gangrene limited to toes | 30-39 mm/Hg | Moderate (> 2 cm sellulitis) |
3 | Extensive ulcer or extensive gangrene | < 30 mm/Hg | Severe (systemic response/sepsis) |
- Citation: Akkus G, Sert M. Diabetic foot ulcers: A devastating complication of diabetes mellitus continues non-stop in spite of new medical treatment modalities. World J Diabetes 2022; 13(12): 1106-1121
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v13/i12/1106.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v13.i12.1106