title: Understanding the underlying causes of chronic leg ulceration.
abstract: Leg ulcers are debilitating and have a significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. It is particularly important to understand the underlying causes of leg ulcers that are described as 'slow to heal' to ensure they are managed effectively.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Ireland. mclarkemoloney@mwhb.ie
authors.forename: M Clarke
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Moloney
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Grace
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy