Observational Study
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2016.
World J Diabetes. Oct 15, 2016; 7(18): 462-469
Published online Oct 15, 2016. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v7.i18.462
Table 1 The average unit cost of outpatient to which the admissions are made in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer
Average unit cost ($-PPP 2014)
Outpatient clinics
Endocrinology and metabolic diseases27.1
Orthopedics and traumatology25.4
Plastic and reconstructive surgery26.8
Dermatology22.4
Infectious diseases27.3
Neurology27.5
Nephrology27.4
Cardiovascular surgery27.8
Physical therapy and rehabilitation26.4
Algology31.0
Medical ecology and hydroclimatology25.6
Consultations
Infectious diseases - consultation5.2
Orthopedics and traumatology - consultation
Cardiovascular surgery - consultation
Plastic and reconstructive surgery - consultation
Dermatology - consultation