Abstract
Abstract Background and Aims Dialysis patients are at high risk of ischemia and foot ulcers (14.4%) that frequently precede severe complications, including amputations (5.9%), hospitalizations, and mortality. Critical ischemia in this location accounts for 20% of the annual causes of death in hemodialysis, produces pain that is difficult to control and greatly reduces the quality of life. The aim of this work was to analyze the prevalence and factors associated with amputations in hemodialysis patients, and to assess the evolution after amputation. Method Carrying out a survey by email sent by the SEN (Spanish Society of Nephrology) and SOMANE (Madrid Society of Nephrology). Retrospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study. The survey sent to all hemodialysis units nationwide. Answered by 47 Centers. The exclusion criteria were oncological-traumatic amputations. Results Conclusion
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