Author/Authors :
Karakus، Ali نويسنده Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey , , Ozkan، Mustafa نويسنده Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey , , Karcioglu، Murat نويسنده Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey , , Ozden، Raif نويسنده Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey , , Ustun، Ihsan نويسنده Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey , , Caliskan، Koca نويسنده Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey , , Gokce، Cumali نويسنده Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey , , Sahan، Mustafa نويسنده Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey ,
Abstract :
Diabetic foot is a clinical disorder, which is commonly seen in patients with diabetes mellitus. It is also the major cause of below knee amputation in the world. There are many underlying causes such as neuropathic, ischemic, and infectious causes for diabetic foot. Local or systemic complications may develop after snake bite. We reported a very rare case, involving a 78-year-old male admitted to the Emergency Department, who developed anaphylactic shock and diabetic foot after the snake bite. Reviewing the literature, this is the second reported case of snake bite associated with diabetic foot
