International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Research Paper | Medicine Science | India | Volume 3 Issue 12, December 2014


To Study the Surgical Complications of Diabetes and their Management in the Rural Population

Dr Murali Mohan R


Abstract: : Background: There is a increased incidence of the surgical complications of diabetes in the rural population due to lack of education, change in lifestyle and negligence. This study is undertaken to bring down the reasons for surgical complications for betterment of the rural population. Objectives: This study intends to know the incidence of diabetic patients requiring the surgical management with special relation to age, sex and lifestyle with special reference to the rural population, various modes of presentation, to prevent complications, treatment options available. Methods: This is a prospective study which includes 100 patients admitted in AIMS Jan 2013 to Dec 2013. Depending on the various modes of presentation, the treatment is carried out. All the results are evaluated. Results: In this study most of the patients were agriculturists by occupation. Majority of the patients presented with diabetic foot ulceration, cellulitis etc. Wound debridement and slough excision, split skin grafting, amputation were other modes of treatment. Conclusion: Majority of the patients who had surgical complications were first time detected to have diabetes


Keywords: Diabetic foot, surgery


Edition: Volume 3 Issue 12, December 2014,


Pages: 1979 - 1980


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Dr Murali Mohan R, "To Study the Surgical Complications of Diabetes and their Management in the Rural Population", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 3 Issue 12, December 2014, pp. 1979-1980, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=17121404

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