title: [Prevention of leg ulcer].
abstract: Lower leg ulcers is the most common form of ulceration of the lower extremities. The prevalence of leg ulcer varies among studies from 0.1% to 0.6%. In the majority of studies, 1% of the population develop leg ulcer at least once in lifetime. The prevalence is higher in elderly people. There are several hypotheses used to explain the pathophysiological steps leading from the popliteal venous hypertension in value. Currently, the treatment of leg ulcer relies on due knowledge of ulcer pathophysiology and making an accurate diagnosis. Venous disease has a significant impact on quality of life and work productivity. In addition, costs associated with the prevention and treatment of lower leg ulcers are significant.
authors.affiliation: Klinicki bolnicki centar Zagreb, Klinika za dermatovenerologiju Medicinskog fakulteta Sveucilista u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska. sandra.marinovic@zg.htnet.hr
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Marinović Kulisić
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011788:Quality of Life; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000191:economics* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing