Chronic skin ulcers.
Chronic skin ulceration is a common complication of diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and disorders that decrease mobility. Local ulcer care will be successful only if the underlying cause is correctly identified and steps are taken to reverse it. This article reviews the emergency department assessment and management of the patient with chronic skin ulceration.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
D002908:Chronic Disease; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy