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VENOUS LEG ULCERS AND ARTHROPATHY

Rheumatology, 1990
Reduced ankle mobility impairs the venous muscle pump and this leads to an increase in mean venous pressure in the lower leg. We have previously shown that pressure-induced venous distension leads to cutaneous hypoxia which is caused by arteriolar vasoconstriction in response to a spinal reflex.
P M, Gaylarde, H J, Dodd, I, Sarkany
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Compression for venous leg ulcers

2001
To assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of compression bandaging and stockings in the treatment of venous leg ulcers.Searches of 19 databases, hand searching of journals, conference proceedings and bibliographies. Manufacturers of compression bandages and stockings and an Advisory Panel were contacted for unpublished studies.Trials that ...
Cullum, N., Nelson, E.A., Fletcher, A.W., Sheldon, T.A.   +3 more
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Venous leg ulcers

Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2003
In 1837, Piorry, a French professor of medicine stated, "It is rather difficult to understand why the investigation of veins has been passed over almost in silence, while such a great diagnostic value has been attached to the investigation of arteries." Even today, our understanding of venous disease pales in comparison to our understanding of arterial
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Dressings for venous leg ulcers

BMJ, 2018
### What you need to know A 65 year old man presents with a two month history of a wound in the gaiter area of his left leg. He has a history of a left leg deep vein thrombosis after a long flight but is otherwise fit and well. He had been self-managing with dressings bought over the counter, but the wound has gradually increased in size. The wound is
Sophia, Tate, Annie, Price, Keith, Harding   +2 more
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Pathophysiology of Venous Leg Ulceration

International Journal of Microcirculation, 2008
The currently favoured hypothesis for the link between the raised venous pressure of chronic venous insufficiency and venous ulceration is based on the intermittent inappropriate activation of white blood cells. The damage initiated by the oxidative burst of the leucocyte leads to endothelial dysfunction, interstitial oedema, microthrombi and long-term
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Venous leg ulcers.

Clinical evidence, 2002
No abstract available.
Nelson, E A, Cullum, Nicola; id_orcid 0000-0003-2631-123X, Jones, J.   +2 more
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What's new: Management of venous leg ulcers: Approach to venous leg ulcers.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2016
Leg ulcerations are a common problem, with an estimated prevalence of 1% to 2% in the adult population. Venous leg ulcers are primarily treated in outpatient settings and often are managed by dermatologists. Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of leg ulcers combined with available evidence-based data will provide an update on this topic.
Alavi, Afsaneh, Sibbald, R. Gary, Phillips, Tania J., Miller, O. Fred, Margolis, David J., Marston, William, Woo, Kevin, ROMANELLI, MARCO, Kirsner, Robert S.   +8 more
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THE MANAGEMENT OF VENOUS ULCERS OF THE LEGS

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1991
SummaryThe first step in the management of venous leg ulcers is correct diagnosis of the ulcer as venous in type. Calf pump dysfunction and resultant increased venous pressure are significant factors in the pathogenesis of venous leg ulcers. Good management is aimed at correcting these.
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Compression Bandaging for Venous Leg Ulcers

Journal of Tissue Viability, 1995
Effective compression heals leg ulcers and prevents their recurrence. Incorrect bandaging and poor technique are often features of leg ulcer management. A number of bandage systems are currently in use. Multi-layer systems appear to be more effective than single-layer systems.
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Chronic venous insufficiency and venous leg ulceration

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001
Venous ulcers are the most common form of leg ulcers. Venous disease has a significant impact on quality of life and work productivity. In addition, the costs associated with the long-term care of these chronic wounds are substantial. Although the exact pathogenic steps leading from venous hypertension to venous ulceration remain unclear, several ...
I C, Valencia, A, Falabella, R S, Kirsner, W H, Eaglstein   +3 more
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