Diabetic foot attack.

Abstract

Diabetic foot attack is an acute manifestation of diabetic foot syndrome that requires rapid diagnosis and early initiation of complex therapy based on multidisciplinary team cooperation to save the affected limb. The term "attack" evokes the need for a rapid reaction as for "heart attack". Patients with diabetes mellitus and acute manifestations of diabetic foot syndrome have high risk for amputation of the lower limb, which is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. Complex therapy includes systemic antibiotic therapy, surgical debridement of ulceration, revascularization in the case of proven lower limb ischemia and an individualized offloading. Without the subsequent outpatient podiatric follow-up, the risk of recurrence increases significantly.