Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2988258 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Compared with less intensive glycemic control therapy, intensive control may decrease the risk of amputation in patients with diabetic foot syndrome. The reported risk reduction is likely overestimated because the trials were open and the decision to proceed with amputation could be influenced by glycemic control.
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Authors
Rim MD, Belal MD, Tarig MBBS, Juan Pablo MD, Gabriela MD, Mohammed MD, Larry J. MLS, Peter MD, Apostolos MD, PhD, Victor M. MD, MSc, Mohammad Hassan MD, MPH,