Strategy and tactics of surgical treatment in elderly patients with ischemic form of diabetic foot syndrome

Abstract

The article analyzes the Russian and foreign publications on the issue of treatment of elderly and senile patients with critical limb ischemia and diabetes mellitus. It is shown that the topic is relevant, and, despite its wide coverage in the press, does not have the final decision. Currently unresolved issues include the terms and indications for reconstructive surgery, the amount and the method of amputation, postoperative care.

Keywords

• advanced age
• critical limb ischemia
• diabetic foot syndrome