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Rethinking Humanitarianism/Sino-Africa Relations in an Era of Rising Chinese Non-Governmental Organizations

VOLUME 21, 2024

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

VOLUME 6, 2023

Zhao Yingjie, Ph. D
Centre of African Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Yang Guangsheng
School of Humanities and Law, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Abstract

The 21^st century has seen the emergence and growth of Chinese Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The current study utilizes a case study approach to examine the increasing role of Chinese NGOs, particularly the Chinese Foundation of Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), in Africa through a detailed analysis of their evolvement and engagements in humanitarian and development aid practices. The findings reveal that the rise of Chinese NGOs in Africa has a significant impact on both Sino-Africa relations and the international humanitarian system. The involvement of these organizations in humanitarian aid and development projects strengthens the mutual benefits and soft power of China in Africa, as it advances its goal of becoming a leading humanitarian power. Furthermore, the presence of growing Chinese NGOs is transforming the dynamics of the global humanitarian system through their engagement and collaboration with other African, Western, and UN organizations, contributing to new discourses and practices in aid and relief efforts.

Keywords : Chinese NGOs, CFPA, Humanitarianism, Sino-Africa Relations.

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