Plastic surgery reconstruction of the diabetic foot.

Thomas Zgonis, John J. Stapleton, Roberto H. Rodriguez, Valerie A. Girard-Powell, Douglas T. Cromack

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Soft tissue reconstruction of the diabetic foot is a challenge for the perioperative team. Primary closure may not be an option and secondary healing may not be reliable. Therefore, surgery is vital and should be coordinated among a well-functioning multidisciplinary team that specializes in caring for patients with diabetes mellitus. Team members must have expertise in reconstructive surgery to ensure adequate wound healing. This article emphasizes the appropriate timing and staging of surgery, discusses the most common plastic surgery techniques, and underscores the importance of a team approach in the management of diabetic foot wounds. (c) AORN, Inc, 2008.

Idioma originalEnglish (US)
Páginas (desde-hasta)951-966; quiz 967-970
PublicaciónAORN journal
Volumen87
N.º5
DOI
EstadoPublished - may 2008

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  • Medical–Surgical

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