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chronic leg ulcer |
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chronic leg ulcer Etymology: Gk, chronos, time; ONorse, leggr + L, ulcus, ulcer a slow-healing ulcer of the leg (usually the lower leg), typically associated with varicose veins, deep venous insufficiency, or a similar circulatory obstacle. Nonvenous causes of leg ulceration include arterial disease; ulcers may also be caused by trauma or have a bacterial, mycotic, hematologic, neoplastic, neurologic, or systemic origin. Treatment includes elevation of the leg two or three times daily, elastic support applied to the limb of the ambulatory patient, and avoidance of maceration of the wound. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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vulnificus cellulitis and sepsis, after the direct application of fish blood on a chronic leg ulcer. The PWAT has previously been shown to produce reliable measurements of chronic leg ulcers and is responsive to changes in wound status. Preliminary results of another clinical trial comparing MEDIHONEY(TM) with hydrogel dressings in 100 patients with chronic leg ulcers were recently presented at the European Wound Management Association conference in Scotland. |
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