title: Nonhealing Venous Ulcers and Chronic Venous Outflow Obstruction A Case Report.
abstract: The etiology of chronic venous insufficiency is typically neglected or misunderstood when treating lower-extremity edema and venous ulcerations. Despite the high prevalence of venous compression syndromes, it is rarely considered when treating venous ulcers and unresolved venous disease. We report a case of bilateral iliac vein outflow obstruction that prohibited venous ulcer healing until properly treated. This case highlights the importance of properly identifying and treating venous compression syndromes to enhance ulcer healing and decrease the risk of venous ulcer recurrence.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Labovitz
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gagne
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Penera
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wainwright
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D058128:Compression Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing