Surgical options in the management of intransigent leg ulcers.
Chronic leg ulcers can be defined as a breach in the epithelial integrity of the skin which occurs between the ankle and the knee for over six weeks. Although a large proportion (comprising arterial, venous, pressure and diabetic ulcers) can be treated conservatively, some ulcers would benefit from...
| Publicado en: | Wounds UK Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 36 - 47 |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | diagnostic images pictorial tables/charts Journal Article |
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SB Communications Group, A Schofield Media Company
Apr2012
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| Sumario: | Chronic leg ulcers can be defined as a breach in the epithelial integrity of the skin which occurs between the ankle and the knee for over six weeks. Although a large proportion (comprising arterial, venous, pressure and diabetic ulcers) can be treated conservatively, some ulcers would benefit from early surgical input and intervention. This article provides guidance on when such patients should be referred for surgical opinion and what surgical options are available. Finally, amputation and prosthetic options available will be considered. |
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