Characteristics of new patient referrals to specialised diabetic foot units across Europe and factors influencing delays.

Objective: Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes and are associated with an increase in lower limb amputation and death. Early referral to a specialised unit is recommended. The aim of this study was to assess the characteristics of new-patient referrals to specialised diabetes foot care units across Europe and to determine the factors involved in delayed referral.

Referral of patients with diabetic foot ulcers in four European countries: patient follow-up after first GP visit.

Objective: This study aimed to analyse the characteristics of patients, including demographics, medical history and treatment, with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) during their first follow-up visit to a general practitioner (GP).

Methods: A two-part quantitative online questionnaire was distributed among GPs in France, UK, Germany and Spain. Part one entailed a survey of GPs' perceptions of referrals for DFU.

Perception of diabetic foot ulcers among general practitioners in four European countries: knowledge, skills and urgency.

Objective: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) have the potential to deteriorate rapidly, in the absence of prompt assessment and treatment. The aim of this study was to analyse the awareness and perception of DFU among general practitioners (GPs) from four European countries, and to find possible differences between these countries in terms of management.

Method: A two-part, quantitative, online questionnaire was distributed to GPs across four countries in Europe-the UK, France, Germany and Spain.

Delayed referral of patients with diabetic foot ulcers across Europe: patterns between primary care and specialised units.

Objective: Diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) has the potential to deteriorate rapidly without prompt assessment and treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the referral patterns for DFU, from primary care to specialised diabetes foot care units.

Method: A two-part, quantitative, online questionnaire was administered to GPs across four countries in Europe: France, the UK, Germany and Spain.

Isolated spontaneous renal artery dissection: endovascular management.

We report a rare case of isolated spontaneous renal artery dissection treated by stent placement. A 59-year-old man presented with a sudden onset of left flank pain and severe hypertension together with elevated creatinine levels. A computed tomography scan revealed a focal dissection at the left renal artery (LRA) with an infarcted left kidney.