Cultura

Structure, Social Function, and History Associated with Myths in Communities: Exploring the Myth of Giant Cave in Sanggulan Village, Tabanah Bali

VOLUME 20, 2023

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Luh PUTU PUSPAWATI
Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia

Abstract

In contemporary society, the integration of mythical traditions persists in various villages and affiliated regions worldwide. Mythology is often linked to the enigmatic aspects of the natural world. Furthermore, it incorporates the presence of unseen nature in conjunction with human beings. The influence of these myths extends to the social function, history, and structure of a community, thereby exerting an impact on its overall development. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to examine the historical background, structural elements, and societal significance attributed to the Myth of Giant Cave in Sanggulan Village, Tabanah, Bali. This study employed interviews with local participants and utilised descriptive analysis techniques. The findings revealed that the narrative surrounding the Giant Cave continues to persist due to the prevalent practice of refraining from consuming embossed fruit (tiwul) and the perceived haunted nature of the cave, resulting in a collective reluctance to venture into its towering depths, comparable in height to a traditional Balinese dwelling. This observation demonstrates that the legend of the Giant Cave continues to exert an impact on the social and cultural progress of the local community. The influence of the village's history can also be observed in the oral tradition and community language. Furthermore, the village encompasses expansive rice fields and abundant vegetation, rendering it a highly appealing destination for tourists. The presence of the Giant Cave myth contributes to the promotion of tourism in the village. Nevertheless, the tourism sector also encounters various challenges. The educational landscape within the village has witnessed notable advancements over the course of time, resulting in favourable economic circumstances. Hence, the current study has also proven to be efficacious in offering various implications.

Keywords : Myth; Giant Cave; Bali; Sanggulan Village; Social Function; History.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty