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Ulcus cruris caused by a giant pelvic mass: A case report

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020
Background: The cause of most leg ulcers is vascular insufficiency. The most common are arterial and venous leg ulcers. Case Summary: We report a large therapy-resistant ulcer present for a year on the right leg of a 42-year-old woman who also had a ...
P.C. Goksedef, S. Gökce, D. Herkiloglu, S. Ermin, M. Ekmez   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation of the effect of deprivation on the burden and management of venous leg ulcers: a cohort study using the THIN database.

PLoS ONE, 2013
BackgroundThere has been limited examination of the contribution of socio-economic factors to the development of leg ulcers, despite the social patterning of many underlying risk factors.
Emily S Petherick, Nicky A Cullum, Kate E Pickett   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A randomised controlled trial of compression therapies for the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VenUS 6): study protocol for a pragmatic, multicentre, parallel-group, three-arm randomised controlled trial

Trials, 2023
Background Venous leg ulcer(s) are common, recurring, open wounds on the lower leg, resulting from diseased or damaged leg veins impairing blood flow. Wound healing is the primary treatment aim for venous leg ulceration, alongside the management of pain,
C. E. Arundel, C. Welch, P. Saramago, U. Adderley, R. Atkinson, I. Chetter, N. Cullum, T. Davill, J. Griffiths, C. Hewitt, C. Hirst, M. Kletter, J. Mullings, G. Roberts, B. Smart, M. Soares, P. Stather, L. Strachan, N. Stubbs, D. J. Torgerson, J. Watson, S. Zahra, J. Dumville   +22 more
doaj   +1 more source

Role of Sub Facial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery (SEPS) In Management of Below Knee Perforators Causing Leg Venous Ulcer [PDF]

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Chronic venous disease (CVD) is most commonly shown as venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Because of their chronic nature, high likelihood of recurrence, and lengthy healing period, VLUs make up about 80% of all leg ulcers observed in individuals with
Anas Omar, Mahsoub Amin, Haytham Abo Elsaad   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ask the expert: How to prevent leg ulcer recurrence when moving into compression hosiery. Leg ulceration [PDF]

, 2015
Once patients’ leg ulcers are healed, it is recommended that you move them from compression bandaging into leg ulcer hosiery kits or maintenance hosiery.
Atkin, Leanne
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Four Layer Bandage Versus Two Layer Bandage in Management of Venous Leg Ulcers [PDF]

Zagazig University Medical Journal
Background: Venous leg ulcers are the most prevalent kind of leg ulcers. The key to managing venous ulcers is lowering ambulatory venous hypertension (AVH), which lowers edema and inflammation in the leg and, if kept at optimal venous pressure, promotes ...
Hossam Tawfeek, Waleed Soror, Mostafa Ibrahem, Mahmoud Ellithy   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological Study of Ulcers of the Lower Limb in a Tertiary Care Teaching Institute [PDF]

Perspectives In Medical Research, 2020
Lower limb ulcers are common in old age group there are several causes which includes venous valve insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, skin malignancies.
Sudhir Adepu
doaj   +1 more source

A Novel Anatomical Description of the Normal Terminal Fibular Artery and the Terminal Fibular Window: Radiological Findings and Surgical Implications

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A novel anatomical description and radiological finding, related to the anatomical course of the terminal fibular artery (FibA) was recently reported. In the article, the authors found the terminal FibA to change its course, from being posterior and medial to the fibula to surface anteriorly and laterally before residing below the tibiofibular
Sebastian Kirdar‐Smith, Yasmeen Gouda, James Archer, Stephen Gregory, Michael Edmonds, Hani Slim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the Concept of Self‐Performed Ultrasound: A Scoping Review

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Self‐performed ultrasound is an emerging technology that facilitates adept self‐scans in untrained hands. Inspired by self‐performed imaging in space for more prompt diagnosis and therapy, it has the potential to accurately monitor chronic conditions remotely. However, the lack of supervision and physical restraints can hinder its usability.
Vy Do, Anson Chau, Elio Arruzza, Nayana Parange   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Report of Adverse Events Associated With Cutaneous Procedures: Update From the CAPER Registry

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To systematically evaluate submissions to the CAPER database by analyzing procedural context, characteristics of reported adverse events (AEs), and provider involvement in order to identify patterns with potential implications for patient safety.
Sabrina S. Smith, Michael D. Yi, Elizabeth Zhang, Joycie Chang, Thanvi Gullapalli, Doroteja Dragovic, Vanessa J. Lazaro‐Camp, Ashish C. Bhatia, Arisa Ortiz, Murad Alam   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source