scholarly journals Morphological and diagnostic parallels in the pathology of the lower extremity veins in patients with purulent-necrotic complications of diabetic foot syndrome

Author(s):  
G. A. Smirnov ◽  
V. V. Petrova ◽  
V. P. Akimov

Objective: to study the peculiarities of the state of the lower extremities venous system in patients with complicated diabetic foot syndrome (DFS). Materials and methods. The study group – 106 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and purulent-necrotic complications of DFS treated in the surgical department of the St. Petersburg State Medical Academy in 2009-2014. 30 preparations of the lower extremities obtained as a result of amputations in patients with purulent-necrotic complications of DFS and from corpses after autopsy. Conducted a macroscopic study of the lower extremities veins with a visual assessment of the changes and microscopic examination with the staining of histological preparations with hematoxylin and eosin, according to Van Gieson and Masson; ultrasound duplex examination (ultrasound) of the lower extremities veins in patients with DFS according to the standard protocol. Results. Macroscopic evaluation in 90.0 % of cases revealed an excess of extracellular fluid (edema) of the extremities tissues. An analysis of the ultrasound findings of the lower extremity veins demonstrates the presence of lymphostasis in patients with diabetes in 83.0 %. In the overwhelming majority of preparations of vessels of the extremities with DFS (97.0%), a segmental expansion of the venous lumen was detected. Such a change can be the cause of cases detected during ultrasound in 60.0% and 73.0%, respectively, of dilatation of the veins and valvular insufficiency. In both morphological and ultrasound studies in no more than 15.0% of cases, the expansion sites were in the superficial veins, and fragments of an increase in the diameter of the lumen of the deep veins were found in 60.0% of patients, which demonstrates the likely difference in the nature of changes in the veins in diabetes and with varicose veins. In macroscopic and then histological studies, pronounced intramural and parabasal fibrosis of venous vessels was found in 37.0 0% and in 67.0 0% of cases, respectively. A rather specific feature to characterize the lesion of the venous system in diabetes is an increase in sonographic density of paravasal tissues, especially around the veins of the deep system (about 35.0% of observations). The findings of the ultrasound study describe the incompressibility of a vein or a decrease in its elasticity in the absence of data on the presence of a local thrombus, signs of current or resolved phlebothrombosis in 29.0% of cases in patients with DFS, which exceeds the general population frequency of this pathology even by the highest estimates of researchers. A morphological study of blood clots in venous vessels was found in 57.0% of observations, which may be due to the clinical insignificance or difficulty of visualizing small parietal thrombi and blood clots of small diameter venous vessels, but it confirms both complex disorders of the hemostatic system in diabetes and changes in venous walls predisposing to intravascular thrombosis. Conclusion. Patients with purulent-necrotic complications of DFS in most cases have signs of damage to the lower extremities venous vessels, it is specific. Standard duplex ultrasound can detect these changes.

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Kachlik ◽  
V Pechacek ◽  
V Musil ◽  
V Baca

The correct and precise nomenclature of the veins of the lower extremity is a necessary tool for communication. Three important changes have been done over the last 13 years. Terminologia Anatomica, the latest version of the Latin anatomical nomenclature, was published in 1998, extended in the area of the lower extremity veins with two consensus documents, in 2001, during the 14th World Congress of the International Union of Phlebology and in 2004 during the 21st World Congress of the International Union of Angiology. This article is a free continuation of two previous articles, reviewing the detailed anatomy and correct nomenclature of the superficial veins of the lower extremities and veins of pelvis. Now, it is concentrated on the deep venous system, in which 15 new terms have been added in both Latin and English languages.


2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Valeriy Afanas'evich Mitish ◽  
I A Eroshkin ◽  
Gagik Radikovich Galstyan ◽  
Lyudmila Petrovna Doronina ◽  
Yu S Paskhalova ◽  
...  

Aim. To present results of combined surgical treatment of the ischemic form of diabetic foot syndrome complicated by pyonecrotic process. To show thatthe use of modern diagnostic tools and the choice of adequate treatment strategy permits to substantially reduce the number of above-the-knee amputations. Materials and methods. A total of 140 patients with diabetes mellitus and critical ischemia of lower extremities were under observation during 2004-2008.All of them had purulent and/or necrotic foot lesions. The patients were examined by X-ray, computed and magneto-resonance tomography of the feet,duplex scanning of lower leg vasculature, transcutaneous measurement of PO2, pelvic and lower leg arterial angiography. Results. A strategy of surgical treatment was developed to be used depending on the patients health status, clinical features and severity of pyonecroticprocesses in the foot, and the degree of involvement of the main blood vessels of lower extremities. Conclusion. Combination of endovascular surgery with various methods for plastic wound closure permits to extend the range of possibilities for the treatmentof high-risk patients, such as those with pyonecrotic lesions and neuroischemic form of diabetic foot syndrome. This approach opens up prospects fora significant decrease of percentage of above-the-knee amputations and improves the quality of life in these patients.


2012 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 370-371
Author(s):  
K A Koreyba ◽  
A V Maksimov

The article presents the results of using prostaglandin E1 in the perioperative period in patients with diabetic foot syndrome who underwent reconstructive operations on the blood vessels of the lower extremities. This method made it possible to optimize the treatment of this group of patient.


2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Yu.M. Babina ◽  
D.V. Dmyrtriiev ◽  
O.A. Nazarchuk ◽  
P.P. Hormash

Ulcer-necrotic lesions of the feet are detected in 5-15% of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). According to the literature today in Ukraine, patients with DM perform high amputation of the lower extremities with diabetic foot syndrome with a frequency of 19.6-42.6%, at the same time, mortality ranges from 8.9% to 25.0%, and the total mortality rate at the DM varies from 6.6% to 13.5%, often associated with the occurrence of postoperative complications. The aim of the work was to study morphological indicators of reparation of soft tissues of the lower extremities in patients with diabetic foot syndrome on the background of local treatment during the perioperative period. We investigated changes in histologic structure and character of reactions of skin tissues, muscles and fascia during the period of visceral disease in patients with diabetes mellitus after different types of local treatment. Then, samples of skin tissues, muscles and fascia were photographed and analyzed using a light microscope OLIMPUS BX 41. In the first group of the comparison, which used standard methods of anesthesia and local antiseptic povidone-iodine, granulation tissue was characterized by the complete absence of fibrous structures (collagen fibers) and the presence of a small number of newly formed small diameter vessels with blistered endothelium. Vessels of young granulation tissue were dilated, full-blooded, the endothelium was swollen, there was significant perivascular edema. In the second group of patients (where povidone-iodine and infiltration anesthesia with 2% lidocaine solution anesthetic was used locally) there were almost no remains of necrotic tissues in the affected tissues. It should be noted that there was better granulation development with fewer inflammatory-cell elements, more young forms of fibroblasts and a moderate pathological vascular reaction. In the first (control) group, wound healing by 3-7 days is characterized by somewhat slow regeneration. Wound healing was most favorable in patients of the second group, where infiltration anesthesia was used by local anesthetic and antiseptic povidone-iodine.


2018 ◽  
Vol 85 (7) ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
S. М. Didenko

Objective. To compare the efficacy of different methods of surgical treatment for stenotic-occlusive affection of the lower extremities (LE) arteries in patients with ischemic form (ІF) of diabetic foot syndrome (DFS). Маterials and methods. Results of surgical treatment were analyzed in 164 patients, suffering diabetes mellitus Type II, complicated by IF of DFS with critical ischemia on background of combined stenotic-occlusive affection of the femoral and popliteo-tibial segments arteries. Results. Primary passability of the femoral reconstruction zone was registerd in 65.6% of patients, in whom reconstruction of femoral arterial segment was performed without intervention on arteries of popliteo-tibial segment, and the secondary one – in 81.9%, high amputations rate have constituted 18% and lethality – 11.5%. Primary passability of the femoral reconstruction zone was registered in 89.5% patients, to whom a two-level reconstruction of femoral and popliteo-tibial arterial segments was performed, and a secondary one – in 92.1%, high amputations rate have constituted 5.2% and lethality – 7.9%. Primary passability of the femoral reconstruction zone was registered in 81.5% patients, to whom hybrid arterial reconstruction was performed, and a secondary one – in 93.9%, high amputations rate have constituted 7.7% and lethality – 4.6%. Conclusion While coexistence of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) occlusion with stenotic-occlusive affection of the popliteo-tibial segment arteries in patients, suffering stenotic-occlusive affection of arteries in popliteo-tibial segment in cases with IF of DFS the results of performance of isolated operation for the SFA restoration were the worst. The results of a two-level and a hybrid operations may be considered comparable. Primary passability of the arterial reconstruction zone in patients, to whom a two-level reconstruction was performed, is highest, but lethality almost twice as bigger, than after hybrid arterial reconstruction. Hybrid reconstructive operation constitutes optimal procedure in patients, suffering lower extremities (LE) arteries affection in cases with the ІF of DFS, combined with stenotic-occlusive affection of arteries in femoral and popliteo-tibial segments.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Vilius Petrėtis ◽  
Audrius Gradauskas ◽  
Jonas Činčikas

Vilius Petrėtis1, Audrius Gradauskas2, Jonas Činčikas11 Vilniaus miesto universitetinės ligoninės Chirurgijos klinika,2 Vilniaus universiteto Medicinos fakultetoBendrosios medicinos praktikos ir slaugos katedra,Vilniaus miesto universitetinės ligoninės Chirurgijos klinika,Antakalnio g. 57, LT-2040, VilniusEl paštas: [email protected] Įvadas / tikslas Cukrinis diabetas ligoniui dabar nėra toks pavojingas, kaip šios ligos sukeltos komplikacijos. Viena jų yra diabetinės pėdos sindromas – pagrindinė cukriniu diabetu sergančių ligonių hospitalizavimo ir amputacijų priežastis. Nors yra labai daug ligonių, sergančių diabetinės pėdos sindromu, ir šis skaičius vis didėja, tačiau iki šiol nėra sukurtos vienodos diabetinės pėdos klasifikavimo sistemos. Viena iš priežasčių ta, kad šis sindromas turėtų būti vertinamas ir gydomas kelių klinikinių disciplinų specialistų: bendrojo chirurgo, kraujagyslių chirurgo, endokrinologo. Į šią problemą norėjome pažvelgti iš bendrojo chirurgo pozicijų. Tyrimo tikslas – išsiaiškinti diabetinės pėdos epidemiologiją, suklasifikuoti diabetinę pėdą pagal tris klasifikavimo sistemas, paanalizuoti šių klasifikavimo sistemų pranašumus ir trūkumus, nustatyti cukrinio diabeto komplikacijų priklausomybę nuo įvairių epidemiologinių veiksnių bei cukrinio diabeto tipo, apžvelgti diabetinės pėdos sindromo simptomatiką. Metodai 1992–2002 metais Vilniaus miesto universitetinės ligoninės Bendrosios chirurgijos skyriuje nuo diabetinės pėdos sindromo buvo gydomas 441 pacientas. Duomenys rinkti pildant tam tikros formos anketas. Rezultatai Iš 54,6% vyrų ir 45,4% moterų 85,7% sirgo II tipo ir 14,3% – I tipo cukriniu diabetu. Vyrų ir moterų santykis – 1,20. Dėl diabetinės pėdos sindromo hospitalizuoti ligoniai diabetu sirgo vidutiniškai 13,5±7,9 metų, o 2,9% ligonių diabetas hospitalizavimo metu buvo diagnozuotas pirmąkart. Vidutinis ligonių amžius – 63,8±11,7 metų. 32,9% ligonių hospitalizuoti dėl neuropatinės, 42,4%– dėl neuroischeminės ir 24,7% – dėl mišrios diabetinės pėdos. Tiriant sistemines diabeto komplikacijas, 29,0% ligonių diagnozuota nefropatija, 25,8% – retinopatija ir 4,5% – encefalopatija. Sisteminių diabeto komplikacijų nebuvo 56,9% ligonių. Vieną komplikaciją turėjo 29,0% ligonių, dvi – 12,5%, visas tris pirmiau minėtas sistemines komplikacijas – 1,6% ligonių. Dažniausiai dėl diabetinės pėdos sindromo hospitalizuojamiems ligoniams nustatomos kelios diagnozės: pūlynas – 88,5%, gangrena – 41,1%, pėdos kaulų osteomielitas – 29,8%, galūnės opa – 25,3% atvejų. Vidutinė hospitalizavimo dėl diabetinės pėdos sindromo trukmė yra 40,0±1,58 dienos. Pagrindinis simptomas, varginęs daugiau kaip 90% ligonių, buvo galūnės skausmas, per 70% ligonių skundėsi patinimu. Daugiau kaip pusei ligonių buvo pūliavimas, sutrikusi galūnės funkcija. Išvados Diabetinės pėdos tipas nepriklauso nuo cukrinio diabeto tipo ir paciento lyties. Cukraligės sisteminės komplikacijos – nefropatija, retinopatija, encefalopatija būdingesnės mišraus tipo diabetinės pėdos sindromu sergantiems ligoniams. Diabetinė nefropatija būdingesnė ligoniams, sergantiems I tipo cukralige. Dažniausiai hospitalizuotiems ligoniams nustatomos kelios diagnozės (pvz., galūnės gangrena, pūlynas ir opa). Diabetinė pėdos opa būdingesnė II tipo cukraligei, pėdos gangrena – neuroischeminio tipo diabetinės pėdos sindromui. Klasifikavimo sistema turėtų būti paprasta, tiksli, specifiška ir pritaikyta praktiniam darbui. Wagnerio klasifikavimo sistema galėtų būti taikoma pirminės sveikatos priežiūros grandyje, S(AD) SAD sistema labiau tiktų retrospektyviems tyrimams, o pagal Paprastąją stadijų nustatymo sistemą (Simple Staging System) turėtų būtų klasifikuojamos hospitalizuotų ligonių diabetinės pėdos. Prasminiai žodžiai: cukrinis diabetas, diabetinė pėda, epidemiologija, simptomatika, klasifikacija. Diabetic foot: epidemiology, classification, symptoms Vilius Petrėtis1, Audrius Gradauskas2, Jonas Činčikas1 Background / objective Diabetes mellitus for a patient is not as dangerous as its complications. One of these complications is diabetic foot syndrome which is the main reason for hospitalization and amputation among patients ill with diabetes mellitus. Although the number of patients ill with diabetic foot syndrome is rapidly increasing, there is no unified system of diabetic foot classification. One of the reasons is that this syndrome must be treated by several clinicians: general surgeons, vascular surgeons, endocrinologists. The topics are analysed from the general surgeon's point of view. The aim of the study was to analyse the epidemiology and symptoms of diabetic foot syndrome, to classify diabetic foot according to three different classification systems used worlwide, and to find the advantages and disadvantages of these classification systems. Methods At the Vilnius City University Hospital, from 1992 to 2002 441 patients with diabetic foot syndrome were hospitalized. The data were collected from queationnaires. Results Of 54.6% of males and 45.4% of females, 85.7% were ill with type II and 14.3% with type I diabetes mellitus. The male to female ratio is 1.2. The average duration of diabetes mellitus for patients hospitalized with diabetic foot syndrome was 13.5 ± 7.9 years, and for 2.9% of patients diabetes mellitus for the first time was diagnosed during hospitalization. The average age was 63.8 ± 11.7 years. 32.9% of patients were hospitalized due to neuropathic, 42.4% due to neuroischemic and 24.7% due to mixed diabetic foot. 29.0% of patients had diabetic nephropathy, 25.8% diabetic retinopathy and 4.5% diabetic encephalopathy. 56.9% of patients had no systemic complications, 29.0% had one, 12.5% had two, 1.6% had three of all the above-mentioned systemic complications. Most frequently there were several diagnoses for a patient. Phlegmon of lower extremity was diagnosed in 88.5%, gangrene in 41.1%, osteomyelitis of foot bones in 29.8% and ulcer of foot in 25.3% of all cases. The average duration of hospitalization was 40.0 ± 1.58 days. The main symptom that affected over 90% of all patients was pain of the lower extremity, over 70% of patients suffered from swelling. Over half of all patients were referred to our hospital because of lower extremity suppuration and foot function disorders. Conclusions Diabetic foot type doesn't depend on the diabetes mellitus type and patient's sex. Diabetes mellitus systemic complications, such as nephropathy, retinopathy, encephalopathy were more common in the mixed type of diabetic foot. Diabetic nephropathy was more common in type I diabetes mellitus. Frequently there were several diagnoses for a patient, e.g., gangrene, phlegmon and ulcer of a lower extremity. Foot ulcers were more common in type II diabetes mellitus. Gangrene of foot is more common in neuroischemic foot. The classification system has to be simple, exact, specific and useful for decision making. The Wagner classification system could be used in out-patient surgery departments, S(AD) SAD classification system could be useful for retrospective studies. Diabetic feet of hospitalized patients could be classified according to the Simple Staging System. Keywords: diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot, epidemiology, symptoms, classification


Author(s):  
Roman Stepchenkov

Diabetes mellitus is a disease based on a violation of insulin synthesis, resulting in an increase of glucose concentration in blood with the development of hyperglycemia. The World Health Organization calls diabetes a non-infectious epidemic of our time. Violation of all types of metabolism - carbohydrate, fat, protein, water and mineral ones - occurs during this disease. The pathological process is characterized by a chronicity with the gradual development of complications, one of the most severe is the syndrome of “diabetic foot”. The development of this syndrome is based on angiopathic tissue damage involving vessels in the process against a background of severe neuropathy associated with impaired innervation. The concept of “diabetic foot” syndrome combines a complex of pathological changes affecting the peripheral nervous system, arterial bed and microvasculature, the osteoarticular apparatus of the foot, and represents a direct threat in terms of the development of ulcerative necrotic lesions and gangrene of the foot. According to the World Health Organization, “diabetic foot” syndrome develops in approximately 15% of patients with diabete, 5 or more years after the onset of the disease. In place of the slightest, sometimes not even noticed by the patient lesions on the lower extremities, a slight wound first appears, which gradually transforms into a trophic ulcer. As the process progresses, it becomes chronic, as a result of which the “diabetic foot” syndrome develops, which is extremely difficult to treat. The development of this syndrome causes amputation of the lower extremities of a non-traumatic genesis in 70% of cases.


Author(s):  
S. Podgorny

The results of the research allow us recommend the inclusion of osteopathic correction of somatic dysfunctions in complex therapy of patients with chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities.


2004 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
N. A. Myskina ◽  
A. Yu. Tokmakova ◽  
M. B. Antsiferov

In the last 30 years, there has been a sharp increase in the incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM), especially in industrialized countries, and its prevalence tends to further increase [3]. The main cause of disability and death of patients are late complications of this disease. Among them, it is especially important to identify developing diabetic foot syndrome (DFS), which is defined as infection, ulcer and / or destruction of deep tissues, associated with neurological disorders and decreased main blood flow in the arteries of the lower extremities of varying degrees severity (International Diabetic Foot Agreement, Netherlands, 1999)


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