Decompressive fasciotomy as a limb-sparing intervention for gas-forming soft tissue infection of the lower limb in diabetic patients: A prospective cohort study of 20 cases from Dakar, Senegal
< 0.01). Therefore, decompressive fasciotomy, being a less invasive, inexpensive, and technically accessible procedure, should precede amputation in every diabetic patient with gas-forming lower limb infection and preserved arterial flow.
Authors
- Seck Mamadou
- Touré Alpha Oumar
- Gueye Mohamadou Lamine
- Dieng Madieng
- Seye Yacine
- Diop Mouhamadou Laye
Institutions
- Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann (SN)
- Hôpital Principal de Dakar (SN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Doctor
- Published
- 2026-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755261446119
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00