ArticleBMC endocrine disorders2024
The interplay between diabetes Mellitus and soft tissue infections in general surgical patients.
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- Fatal Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Following Continuous Glucose Monitoring in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes: A Case Report and Literature Review.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical management of type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with anal fistula.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Review
- Progressive facial Swelling and Airway Symptoms Revealing a Deep Neck Abscess With Atypical Microbiology.Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives · 2026Article
- Analysis of the current situation and risk factors of nosocomial infections in oral cancer patients after surgery.World journal of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- The Association Between Diabetes Mellitus and Perianal Abscess: A Meta-Analysis.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a worldwide pandemic affecting 500 million people. It is known to be associated with increased susceptibility to soft tissue infections (STI). Despite being a major public health burden, the literature relating the effects of DM and the presentation, severity and healing of STIs in general surgical patients remain limited.
methodWe conducted a retrospective review of all patients admitted with STI in a tertiary teaching hospital over a 12-month period. Patient demographics and surgical outcomes were collected and analysed.
resultsDuring the study period, 1059 patients were admitted for STIs (88% required surgery). DM was an independent risk factor for LOS. Diabetic patients presented with higher body-mass index (28 vs. 26), larger abscess size (24 vs. 14 cm
conclusionThe incidence of STIs among DM patients represent a significant disease burden, surgeons should consider intensive patient counselling and partnering with primary care providers in order to help reduce the incidence of future STI admissions based upon lifestyle modification and glucose control.
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