TY - JOUR
T1 - Current management of venous ulcers
T2 - an evidence-based review.
AU - Herschthal, Jordana
AU - Kirsner, Robert S.
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - Chronic venous ulceration is a common and important medical problem that causes significant morbidity. Venous ulcers are expensive to treat, have substantial economic effects in terms of days of work lost, and adversely impact the patient's quality of life. Relying on evidence allows for a rationale of clinical decision making. The objectives of venous ulcer management include the healing of the ulcer, prevention of recurrence, and improvement of edema. Compression is the cornerstone of venous ulcer therapy. Adjunctive modalities such as surgery, growth factors, grafting, biologic skin substitutes, dressings, and oral medication have differing levels of evidence supporting their use, and may also facilitate the healing process.
AB - Chronic venous ulceration is a common and important medical problem that causes significant morbidity. Venous ulcers are expensive to treat, have substantial economic effects in terms of days of work lost, and adversely impact the patient's quality of life. Relying on evidence allows for a rationale of clinical decision making. The objectives of venous ulcer management include the healing of the ulcer, prevention of recurrence, and improvement of edema. Compression is the cornerstone of venous ulcer therapy. Adjunctive modalities such as surgery, growth factors, grafting, biologic skin substitutes, dressings, and oral medication have differing levels of evidence supporting their use, and may also facilitate the healing process.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 18802885
AN - SCOPUS:73949094929
VL - 17
SP - 77
EP - 83
JO - Surgical technology international
JF - Surgical technology international
SN - 1090-3941
ER -