Chronic leg ulcers: types and treatment.
Disorders of the arteries, veins, or nerves, alone or in combination, can result in leg ulcers. The presentation in these cases varies with the cause, which in turn guides management. A differential diagnosis is critical, because treatment that is essential for one type of ulcer may be contraindicated in another.
Bello
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Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, USA.
Phillips
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D000368:Aged; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000600:supply & distribution; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*; D014945:Wound Healing