An integrated approach in the treatment of varicose ulcer [PDF]
Ancient Science of Life, 2013 Venous ulcers (stasis ulcers, varicose ulcers) are the wounds occurring due to inappropriate functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs. It is one of the most serious chronic venous insufficiency complications.
Deepa Patil +2 more
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Varicose vein on right tibia, post-traumatic varicose ulcer, and bone exposure: A case report [PDF]
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2020 Varicose ulcer, a severe symptom of chronic venous insufficiency, may be refractory to treatment when accompanied by bone exposure. The lack of a blood supply and fresh granulation tissue on the exposed bone can result in a protracted healing time.
Hong Li +6 more
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Treatment of varicose ulcer of the lower limbs by surgery and Unna boot: savings for the Brazilian healthcare system [PDF]
Einstein (São Paulo), 2011 Objective: To perform an analysis of the costs of treatment of varicose ulcers by radical surgery of varices and the use of Unna boot. Methods: Fifteen outpatients were selected to receive treatment of varicose ulcers with radical surgery and Unna boot ...
Sergio Quilici Belczak +4 more
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A non-invasive Ayurveda management of venous leg ulcer- A case report [PDF]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineVenous leg ulcer (VLU) is a severe complication of chronic venous insufficiency that commonly affects older individuals. It is a long-standing consequence of venous insufficiency and accounts for 70%–80% of lower limb ulcers seen in outpatient ...
Archana Muraleedharan +2 more
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Chronic leg ulcers in a patient with filarial lymphedema, varicose veins and hepatitis C virus infection: Healing with local wound management and supportive care [PDF]
SAGE Open Medical Case ReportsChronic ulcer management is often a frustrating experience not only for the patient but for the clinician as well. Many times, conservative local wound management with good supportive care alone may bring about desirable outcomes.
Malarvizhi Anandan +3 more
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Leech Application in Varicose Ulcer: A Single Case Study
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 2023 A female patient aged 47 Years from Lankeswar, Guwahati, Assam approached Shalya OPD of Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Guwahati with complain of an ulcer over the left lower leg with pain and swelling since 6 months.
Zahidul Islam +3 more
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Annals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations, 2023 Background: Pulsatile varicose veins of the lower extremities are rare in clinical practice. The indications and therapy for pulsating varicose veins remain unclear, and most cases are managed conservatively, with fewer reports of endovenous approaches ...
Yuan Hong +6 more
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Perforator Management with Endovenous Laser Ablation and its Role in the Treatment of Resistant Venous Ulcers [PDF]
International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2021 Introduction: Varicose vein disease can present in different patterns with pathological components being restricted to Great Saphenous Vein (GSV), Short Saphenous Vein (SSV), perforators or any combination of these.
GAURAV KUMAR +3 more
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Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for chronic venous disease with ulcer. A prospective multiple outcome cohort study [PDF]
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro, 2020 Background Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) is the main cause of chronic leg ulcers. Varicose veins are the most frequent cause of venous leg ulcers (VLU). 50.9% of Brazilian women have varicose veins and ulcer prevalence is as high as 4%.
Guilherme Camargo Gonçalves de Abreu +3 more
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