Patient-level predictors of diabetes-related lower extremity amputations at a quaternary hospital in South Africa.
<h4>Introduction</h4>Diabetes-related lower extremity amputation has a major psycho-social and economic cost on the patient as well as a direct impact on financial expenditure within health facilities.<h4>Aim</h4>This study aimed to determine the incidence and patient-related...
Main Authors: | Sifiso Mtshali, Ozayr Mahomed |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240588 |
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