The diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the foot in diabetes: microbiological examination vs. magnetic resonance imaging and labelled leucocyte scanning
DIABETIC MEDICINE, vol.23, no.6, pp.649-653, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 23 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2006
- Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2006.01887.x
- Journal Name: DIABETIC MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.649-653
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Aims Foot infections and their sequelae are among the most common and severe complications of diabetes mellitus. As diabetic patients with foot infections develop osteomyelitis and may progress to amputation. early diagnosis of osteomyelitis is critical.