PRESENTATION, MICROBIOLOGICAL PROFILE & OUTCOME OF DIABETIC FOOT AT A TERTIARY CARE UNIT

ABSTRACT
Background: Diabetic foot ulcer is an important complication among diabetes mellitus, and frequently leads to amputation
of the leg. Mortality is high and healed ulcers often recur.
Objective: This study was done to define the presentation, microbiological profile and risk factors determining outcome
of diabetic foot ulceration leading to amputation at tertiary care hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Material and Methods: In this descriptive study conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Pakistan from
August 2010 to August 2012, the presenting feature, grade of foot ulceration and risk factor for ulceration and lower
limb amputation in 145 diabetic patients presenting with foot ulceration were assessed. Patients of both gender and
above 15 years were included. Patients with end-stage renal disease were excluded. Lesions were classified according