Cohesive short stretch bandages in the treatment of venous leg ulceration.
These two case studies report how a cohesive short-stretch bandage was employed to promote venous leg ulcer healing. The two patients were obese and in addition had champagne bottle shaped legs. The cohesive short-stretch bandage was applied following the shape of the leg. By using a cohesive short-stretch bandage this provided bandage stability. This sustained compression resulted in oedema and pain reduction and promoted wound healing.
Charles
Hildegard
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St Charles Hospital, North Kensington, London, UK. legs@mailbox.co.uk
Moore
Christina
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Varrow
Sarah
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D001458:Bandages; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*