[Compression therapy: Choosing the right option for leg ulcers in 2016].
Compression therapy is a mandatory treatment of leg ulcers whether the goal is cure (stage C6 in the international classification for chronic venous disease) or prevention of recurrence (stage C5). Different indications for compression therapy were proposed by the French Superior Health Authority (HAS) in 2010, but new studies have modified attitudes since that time. Considering the very large number of options available, the many co-morbid conditions observed in these patients, as well as patient age and available assistance, it is important to adapt to the variable clinical and social situations encountered. One must keep in mind that a well-controlled treatment should improve trophic disorders and patient comfort. A poorly-adapted treatment with little or even deleterious effect will be abandoned by the patient.
UF de dermatologie et médecine vasculaire, service de dermatologie, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75970 Paris cedex 20, France. Electronic address: patricia.senet@aphp.fr.
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Service de rééducation vasculaire, hôpital Corentin-Celton, 4, parvis Corenton-Celton, 92133 Issy-les-Moulineaux cedex, France.
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Service de rééducation vasculaire, hôpital Corentin-Celton, 4, parvis Corenton-Celton, 92133 Issy-les-Moulineaux cedex, France.
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D058128:Compression Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D053828:Stockings, Compression / Q000009:adverse effects; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
Compression therapy; Compression veineuse; Leg ulcer; Ulcère de jambe