FREQUENCY OF LIMB AMPUTATION IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG USER ADDICTED

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

NOUR ELAHI H.; ROSTAMI MOSTAFA; SHAFIE ARDESTANI F.; BAHRAMI F.

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Year:2003 | Volume:21 | Issue:69-70 Page(s): 29-32

Download Full-Text

Persian Verion

View:

1,062

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

FREQUENCY OF LIMB AMPUTATION IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG USER ADDICTED

Author(s)

NOUR ELAHI H. | ROSTAMI MOSTAFA | SHAFIE ARDESTANI F. | BAHRAMI F. | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

Not Registered.

Abstract

Introduction. Because of increasing prevalence of intravenous drug addiction, its complications are naturally increasing. One of the most unpleasant complications is limb loss due to pseudoaneurism, infectionus abcess or nerve injuries. In this study the relative frequency, indications & the level of amputation in these patients were assessed, also the role of demographic variables, duration of addiction & the kind of subtance used, as predictors of amputation were evaluated. Methods. In a retrospective study performed in Kashani & Al-Zahra Hospitals, 400 patients were enrolled. The data were obtained from the patients records and analyzed.Results. The relative frequency of amputation was 9 percent. The duration of addiction in more than 80 percent of patients was less than 5 years. 396 (99%) of all patients and all who had experienced amputation were male. 52.7 percent were 20-35 years old. The leading cause of amputation was pseudoaneurism, and heroin was the most common substance used. The ration of above knee amputation to below knee amputation (AKAIBNA) was 9110.Discussion. The relative frequency of amputation and its indications were similar to studies in western countries but the demographic distribution of evaluated variables were similar in patients who experienced amputation and others.

Cites

No record.

References

No record.

Cite

APA: Copy

NOUR ELAHI, H., ROSTAMI, MOSTAFA, SHAFIE ARDESTANI, F., & BAHRAMI, F.. (2003). FREQUENCY OF LIMB AMPUTATION IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG USER ADDICTED. JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL (I.U.M.S), 21(69-70), 29-32. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/51166/en

Vancouver: Copy

NOUR ELAHI H., ROSTAMI MOSTAFA, SHAFIE ARDESTANI F., BAHRAMI F.. FREQUENCY OF LIMB AMPUTATION IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG USER ADDICTED. JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL (I.U.M.S)[Internet]. 2003;21(69-70):29-32. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/51166/en

IEEE: Copy

H. NOUR ELAHI, MOSTAFA ROSTAMI, F. SHAFIE ARDESTANI, and F. BAHRAMI, “FREQUENCY OF LIMB AMPUTATION IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG USER ADDICTED,” JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL (I.U.M.S), vol. 21, no. 69-70, pp. 29–32, 2003, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/51166/en

Related Journal Papers