Rules for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer infection on the basis of current guidelines and reports

Abstract

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Local Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

“…Despite the increasing number of publications appearing in the Polish and foreign literature on the beneficial effects of the clinical use of hyperbaric oxygen in the conservative treatment of diabetic foot, no clear guidelines have been established for practitioners in this regard so far [ 12 ]. In the analysis by Löndahl and Boulton of the literature on the effectiveness of HBO in the treatment of ischemic or neuro-ischemic ulcers of the lower extremities, the authors indicate ambiguous results regarding the treatment of DFU and emphasize the need for further multicenter studies on the use of HBO in the treatment of this disease, aimed at developing detailed guidelines concerning the use of HBO therapeutic procedures in the comprehensive treatment of diabetic foot syndrome [ 21 ].…”

“…This triad of symptoms, neuropathy, foot deformity and slow-healing wounds, is present in approximately 60% of diabetic foot patients [ 10 ]. The risk factors leading to the occurrence of DFU include, among others: obesity, stimulants (smoking and excessive alcohol consumption) and neglect in foot care, i.e., lack of proper hygiene and use of improper footwear [ 11 , 12 ].…”