Opinions about the most appropriate surgical management of diabetes-related foot infection: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a lack of high quality evidence to guide the optimal management of diabetes-related foot infection, particularly in cases of severe diabetes-related foot infection and diabetes-related foot osteomyelitis. This study examined the opinions of surgeons about the preferred management of severe diabetes-related foot infection.

Methods

Vascular and orthopaedic surgeons in Australia and New Zealand were invited to complete an online survey via email. The survey included multi-choice and open-ended questions on clinical management of diabetes-related foot infection. Responses of vascular surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons were compared using non-parametric statistical tests. Open-text responses were examined using inductive content analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Seng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8889647 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature