Review and Update on New Horizon in the Management of Venous Ulcers. (February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mousa, Albeir Y.; Richmond, Bryan K.; AbuRahma, Ali F.
• Is Part Of: Vascular & endovascular surgery. Volume 48:Number 2(2014)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 98
• Publication Date: 2014-02
• Subjects: chronic venous ulcer -- perforator -- deep venous thrombosis -- ablation -- healing -- heparin -- infection -- silver -- debridement -- granulation; Blood-vessels -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Blood-vessels -- Endoscopic surgery -- Periodicals; Vascular Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Angioplasty -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive -- Periodicals; Vascular Diseases -- surgery -- Periodicals; Vaisseaux sanguins -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Vaisseaux sanguins -- Chirurgie endoscopique -- Périodiques; 617.41
• DOI: 10.1177/1538574413510625
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-5744

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.