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ReviewThe Korean journal of internal medicine2026

Advanced strategies for the management of patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a comprehensive review.

Ji Min Kim, Chong Hwa Kim, Seon Mee Kang, Jung Hwa Jung, Ki Chun Kim, Sanghyun Ahn, Tae Sun Park, Ie Byung Park

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Review in The Korean journal of internal medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  3. Expert consensus on acupuncture for diabetic foot.American journal of clinical and experimental immunology · 2026
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Ji Min KimDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Chong Hwa KimDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Sejong General Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.
Seon Mee KangDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea.
Jung Hwa JungDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.
Ki Chun KimDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Sanghyun AhnDivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Tae Sun ParkDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea.
Ie Byung ParkDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are among the most serious and common complications of diabetes mellitus. They significantly affect patients' quality of life and impose a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide. In Korea, the prevalence of diabetes and related complications, such as DFUs, has been increasing, reflecting a broader global trend. DFUs are associated with severe complications, including infections, neuropathy, and peripheral arterial disease, often leading to amputation. In Korea, diabetic foot complications are a major cause of non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations, with high mortality rates following amputation. DFUs also significantly reduce patients' quality of life and increase healthcare costs. The management of DFUs requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates medical, surgical, and advanced therapeutic interventions to prevent severe outcomes, such as amputation. This comprehensive review of DFU management in patients with diabetes was developed in collaboration with the Diabetic Study Group of the Korean Diabetes Association and Korean Society for Diabetic Foot. This review examines the epidemiology, clinical significance, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of DFUs.

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Diabetic FootAmputation, SurgicalHumansPrevalenceRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeDiabetes mellitusDiabetic footDiabetic neuropathyFoot ulcerPeripheral arterial disease

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PMID41531215
PMCPMC12800473

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