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This was surgically explored and the haematoma evacuated. The skin was trimmed, and wound

closed with a drain in situ.
Diabetic Foot

61-year old patient with diabetic nephropathy, renal transplant presented with
A this dry necrotic patch after self-inflicted injury during nail cutting. His vessels
are calcified with some common femoral and SFA and distal disease. The toes are
however well perfused. A period of conservative treatment may be worthwhile
instead of immediate revascularization.

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