Case 1

Diabetic Foot

Dr. Roberto Cassino

“Heliopolis Residences” Korian Nursing Home,
Binasco, Milan (Italy), Geriatrician Vulnologist

Diagnosis

Post-amputation dehiscence with necrosis and tendon exposure

Duration of the treatment

Patient Details

76 years old woman suffering from type 1 Diabetes Mellitus complicated by retinopathy, neuropathy and arteripathy; following wet gangrene of the 5th right toe is amputated. After one week there is a dehiscence of the surgical scar with exposure of the extensor tendon of the 4th toe.

Diagnosis

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus complicated by retinopathy, neuropathy and arteripathy; following wet gangrene of the 5th  right toe is amputated.

Results

20 days later
20 days later
35 days later
35 days later