Predictors of major lower limb amputation among type II diabetic patients admitted for diabetic foot problems
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common cause of amputations in Malaysia. This study aimed to identify the predictive factors for major lower limb amputation among patients with type 2 DM (T2DM) who were admitted to a hospital, in order to reduce its likelihood. METHODS This cross-sectional study...
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Language: | English |
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Singapore Medical Association
2015
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/45855/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/45855/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/45855/1/predictors_amputation_dfu_smj.pdf |