Publications by authors named "Lujain A Al-Bakkar"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on chronic limb-threatening ischemia in diabetic patients, highlighting the need for effective management strategies and introducing a new revascularization index (RI) to predict treatment outcomes.
- A review of electronic medical records from 187 patients showed a significant major limb amputation rate of 19.3%, with the RI effectively predicting the need for further revascularization and major amputations.
- The RI proved to be a useful tool for assessing risks; an RI of less than 1.21 indicates a higher likelihood of major amputation, while an RI below 1.3 signals increased risk for secondary revascularization.
Nonhealing Leg Ulcer as the Presentation of Sarcoidosis: A Case Report.
Int J Low Extrem Wounds
December 2023
Chronic leg ulcers (CLUs) are common, with increasing prevalence in the elderly population. Circulatory dysfunctions are responsible for 90% to 95% of all causes, while 5% to 10% of CLUs are associated with underlying chronic systemic disorders. Sarcoidosis is a complex multisystemic disease characterized by noncaseating granulomas affecting mainly the pulmonary system, with cutaneous manifestation in 25% to 30% of cases.
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