Frecuencia de amputación por pie diabético en pacientes atendidos en un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Diabetic foot amputations are one of the most frequent complications that occur in patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, since it affects 20% of the population with this disease. Objective: to determine the frequency of amputation due to diabetic foot in adults treated in a Guayaquil hospital for the year 2020-2021. Methodology: descriptive, quantitative, retrospective, cross-sectional study. Technique: Indirect observation. Instrument: Indirect observation guide. Population: 81 patients with amputation due to diabetic foot. Results: Sociodemographic characteristics: women 52% of age between 53-63 years (38%) and more than 64 years (32%), with more than 9 years with 87% diagnosed disease. Triggering factors: mobility limitation 88%, mechanical type 27%. Clinical manifestations: pain 7%, ischemia 6%, paresthesia 54% and necrosis 39%. Level of amputation: supracondylar 62% and infracondylar 18%. Complications: necrotizing infection 65% and osteomyelitis 59%. Discussion: Diabetes mellitus involves a chronic condition of the body, triggering a high disability in adults due to the complications they present. Conclusion: foot amputation in diabetic patients continues to be frequent due to lack of compliance and/or terminal complication of the disease.