title: [Diagnosis and general treatment of leg ulcers].
abstract: A comprehensive history and the physical examination are the mainstays of the diagnosis of leg ulcers. Some diagnostic procedures will allow to establish a proper diagnosis in most cases. The precipitating cause of ulcer has to be taken in charge if possible. Most leg ulcers are secondary to chronic venous insufficiency: the principal treatment modalities are compression and increasing venous return by adapted exercises. The evidence for the efficacy of medications is still limited.
authors.affiliation: Service de Pathologie Vasculaire, Hôpital Erasme, Bruxelles.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wautrecht
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D015985:Precipitating Factors; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications