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Value of combined exercise and ultrasound as an adjunct to compression therapy in chronic venous leg ulcers

Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 2017
Introduction Chronic venous leg ulcers are very difficult to treat and take very long time to heal. Compression therapy remains the mainstay of venous ulcer conservative treatment. Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of combined
Rehab A.E Sallam, Atif I El Ghaweet, Samer A.H Regal   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experiences With Surgical Treatment of Chronic Lower Limb Ulcers at a Tertiary Hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A Prospective Review of 300 Cases. [PDF]

, 2012
Chronic lower limb ulcers constitute a major public health problem of great important all over the world and contribute significantly to high morbidity and long-term disabilities. There is paucity of information regarding chronic lower limb ulcers in our
Rambau, Peter, Benson R Kidenya, Mabula D Mchembe, Kidenya, Benson R, Peter Rambau, Fidelis Mbunda, Stephen E Mshana, Gilyoma, Japhet M, Chalya, Phillipo L, McHembe, Mabula D, Phillipo L Chalya, Mbunda, Fidelis, Mshana, Stephen E, Japhet M Gilyoma   +13 more
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Outpatient care for venous leg ulceration in Germany: A retrospective claims data analysis

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and objectives Outpatient care of venous leg ulcers (VLU) is a problem of high medical and health economic relevance. Treatment is often inconsistent and not guideline‐compliant. The project Ulcus Cruris Care investigated the VLU outpatient care situation in Germany.
Lisa Weller, Regina Poß‐Doering, Thomas Grobe, Thomas Fleischhauer, Gunter Laux, Jona Frasch, Attila Altiner, Kerstin Protz, Joachim Szecsenyi, Jonas D. Senft   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Extravascular reconstruction of a congenitally absent inferior vena cava

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2020
Congenital absence of the inferior vena cava is an uncommon venous anomaly with treatment algorithms consisting of predominately medical management.
Anthony N. Grieff, MD, Randy Shafritz, MD, William E. Beckerman, MD   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) on Venous Ulcer Size in Comparison to the Usual Method of Dressing and Compression Bandage [PDF]

Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery, 2017
Aim: To compare the clinical efficacy of platelet rich plasma in the management of chronic venous ulcers (as regards the time of complete ulcer healing or shrinkage in size) with the conventional methods of treatment of venous ulcers (compression and ...
Ramy Mikhael Nageeb, Wafi Fouad Salib, Mohamed Abd El-Monem Abd El-Salam Rizk   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wound cleansing for treating venous leg ulcers

, 2021
Background: Leg ulcers are open skin wounds that occur below the knee but above the foot. The majority of leg ulcers are venous in origin, occurring as a result of venous insufficiency, where the flow of blood through the veins is impaired; they commonly
McLain, NEM, Pinar Avsar (10194680), Niamh EM McLain (10510623), Moore, ZEH, Avsar, P, Zena Moore (7896302)   +5 more
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Positive impact of virtual reality during wound debridement on quality of life in patients with venous leg ulcers

Frontiers in Virtual Reality
IntroductionLocal treatment of venous leg ulcers is often a prolonged and painful process. The latest recommendations from the European Wound Management Association emphasize a holistic approach to patient care, integrating pharmacological and non ...
Kinga Spyrka, Ewa Rojczyk, Ewa Rojczyk, Aleksander Sieroń, Jakub Brela, Gadi Borkow, Gadi Borkow, Marek Kucharzewski, Marek Kucharzewski   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Therapies for Cardiovascular‐Kidney‐Liver‐Metabolic Syndrome: Reappraisal of Fibrates

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), obesity and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH) frequently coexist and share overlapping pathophysiology, forming the proposed cardiovascular‐kidney‐liver‐metabolic (CKLM) syndrome.
Virginia Anagnostopoulou, Christoforos K. Travlos, Lucas Lage Marinho, Thomas A. Mavrakanas, João Pedro Ferreira, Abhinav Sharma   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk Factors and Clinical Severity in Chronic Venous Disease: A New Look

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Genetic factors, such as gender and positive family history, were associated with the occurrence of mild‐stage disease (CEAP C1–3). Obesity, lack of exercise, and working more than 8 h in a sitting or standing position are strongly associated with severe venous disease (CEAP C4–6).
Éva Badak, Eszter A. Janka, Patrícia Ari, Edina Bodnár, Krisztina Varga, László Virág, Éva Szabó   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinant Factors of Self‐Care Deficit in People With Chronic Wounds: A Scoping Review

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To identify and synthesise the scientific evidence on determinants of self‐care deficits in people with chronic wounds. Design Scoping review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Methods This scoping review was conducted by a review team responsible for study screening, data extraction and synthesis.
Janislei Soares Dantas, Yan Lincoln Mamede Gomes, Ana Clara de Macedo Farias Ramos, Selene Cordeiro Vasconcelos, Maria Eliane Moreira Freire   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source