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American family physician, 2017
Leg ulcers usually occur secondary to venous reflux or obstruction, but 20% of people with leg ulcers have arterial disease, with or without venous disorders. Between 1.5 and 3.0 in 1000 people have active leg ulcers. Prevalence increases with age to about 20 in 1000 people aged over 80 years.We conducted a systematic overview, aiming to answer the ...
Nelson, E. Andrea, Adderley, Una
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Leg ulcers usually occur secondary to venous reflux or obstruction, but 20% of people with leg ulcers have arterial disease, with or without venous disorders. Between 1.5 and 3.0 in 1000 people have active leg ulcers. Prevalence increases with age to about 20 in 1000 people aged over 80 years.We conducted a systematic overview, aiming to answer the ...
Nelson, E. Andrea, Adderley, Una
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Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2003
Chronic wounds, and venous ulcers in particular, are often managed by dermatologists. The first step in the management of any lower extremity ulceration is accurate diagnosis. Although there are several basic tenets of good wound care that remain static regardless of wound etiology, such as maintaining a moist and clean wound healing environment, many ...
Jonathan Kantor, David J. Margolis
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Chronic wounds, and venous ulcers in particular, are often managed by dermatologists. The first step in the management of any lower extremity ulceration is accurate diagnosis. Although there are several basic tenets of good wound care that remain static regardless of wound etiology, such as maintaining a moist and clean wound healing environment, many ...
Jonathan Kantor, David J. Margolis
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Archives of Dermatology, 1990
To the Editor.— We appreciate Dr Koblenzer's comments, 1 which appeared in the March issue of theArchives, concerning our article, but feel that she missed the point in her criticism of performing polysomnographic studies in patients with factitious disease.
Bruce A. Staats +2 more
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To the Editor.— We appreciate Dr Koblenzer's comments, 1 which appeared in the March issue of theArchives, concerning our article, but feel that she missed the point in her criticism of performing polysomnographic studies in patients with factitious disease.
Bruce A. Staats +2 more
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The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2002
Leg ulcers are an important clinical condition and are often difficult to treat. The treatment has to continue for long periods, and the associated morbidity leads to significant loss of work. The successful treatment of leg ulcers or chronic wounds depends upon accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause.
Sanjeev K. Gupta, Vijay K. Shukla
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Leg ulcers are an important clinical condition and are often difficult to treat. The treatment has to continue for long periods, and the associated morbidity leads to significant loss of work. The successful treatment of leg ulcers or chronic wounds depends upon accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause.
Sanjeev K. Gupta, Vijay K. Shukla
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Annals of Internal Medicine, 2016
This issue provides a clinical overview of venous leg ulcers, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and practice improvement. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including MKSAP (Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment Program). Annals of Internal
Alejandra C. Vivas +2 more
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This issue provides a clinical overview of venous leg ulcers, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and practice improvement. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including MKSAP (Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment Program). Annals of Internal
Alejandra C. Vivas +2 more
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Dermatologic Clinics, 1993
Leg ulcers represent the most common chronic wound in our population. This devastating problem often cripples patients, many of whom are in the prime of their working years. The resulting morbidity and financial cost are extraordinary. Fortunately, with the right approach, the vast majority heal with simple ambulatory outpatient therapy.
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Leg ulcers represent the most common chronic wound in our population. This devastating problem often cripples patients, many of whom are in the prime of their working years. The resulting morbidity and financial cost are extraordinary. Fortunately, with the right approach, the vast majority heal with simple ambulatory outpatient therapy.
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Journal of Wound Care, 1997
Thorough, systematic and accurate assessment of the patient, identification of the underlying cause of ulcer and any local problems at the wound site are prerequisites to planning appropriate care and to preventing avoidable delays in healing1. On the following pages two decision-making algorithms are illustrated; one for use in differential diagnosis
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Thorough, systematic and accurate assessment of the patient, identification of the underlying cause of ulcer and any local problems at the wound site are prerequisites to planning appropriate care and to preventing avoidable delays in healing1. On the following pages two decision-making algorithms are illustrated; one for use in differential diagnosis
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Nursing Standard, 2007
N EI L O ’C O N N O R Maina Pedersen has become more confident in assessing leg ulcers after reading a learning zone article in Nursing Standard. This practice profile is based on NS403 Anderson I (2007) Use of Doppler ultrasound in assessing leg ulcers. Nursing Standard. 21, 47, 50-56.
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N EI L O ’C O N N O R Maina Pedersen has become more confident in assessing leg ulcers after reading a learning zone article in Nursing Standard. This practice profile is based on NS403 Anderson I (2007) Use of Doppler ultrasound in assessing leg ulcers. Nursing Standard. 21, 47, 50-56.
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Journal of Wound Care, 1997
The Crown report on nurse prescribing estimates that the treatment of leg ulcers costs the NHS £300-£600 million per year1. The bulk of this expenditure falls on the community nurses who care for these patients2.
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The Crown report on nurse prescribing estimates that the treatment of leg ulcers costs the NHS £300-£600 million per year1. The bulk of this expenditure falls on the community nurses who care for these patients2.
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1999
Introduction - management of leg ulcers. Part I Wound healing: molecular biology of chronic wounds cytokines in progressing stages of chronic venous insufficiency bacteriology of leg ulcers synthetic dressings therapy with growth factors cultured keratinocyte grafts.
A.-A. Ramelet +3 more
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Introduction - management of leg ulcers. Part I Wound healing: molecular biology of chronic wounds cytokines in progressing stages of chronic venous insufficiency bacteriology of leg ulcers synthetic dressings therapy with growth factors cultured keratinocyte grafts.
A.-A. Ramelet +3 more
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