title: Review and update on new horizon in the management of venous ulcers.
abstract: Chronic venous ulcers (CVUs) contribute to functional deficits and are a source of significant morbidity among the affected population. In addition, they directly impact the quality of life of patients and are a significant economic burden on the health care system. In this review, we critically evaluate the current strategies for treating CVUs that have emerged within the last decade and outlined a suggested algorithm for treating patients with this difficult condition.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Surgery, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center/West Virginia University, Charleston Division, Charleston, WV, USA.
authors.forename: Albeir Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Mousa
authors.forename: Bryan K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Richmond
authors.forename: Ali F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: AbuRahma
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019091:Critical Pathways; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing
keywords: ablation; chronic venous ulcer; debridement; deep venous thrombosis; granulation; healing; heparin; infection; perforator; silver