Polimorfismos asociados con la susceptibilidad para pie diabético: una revisión integrativa

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a frequent complication in patients with diabetes. The risk factors associated with its development and evolution are related to the behavioral, environmental and disease control characteristics, however, the influence of genetic factors in the development of this complication has been recognized. Objective: To analyze the available evidence on the association of genetic polymorphisms in the risk of presenting diabetic foot. Methodology: Articles were reviewed in English, not older than 10 years, with a methodology of cases and controls that statistically measure risk factors through odds ratio and relative risk.