The Importance of Vascular Investigation and Intervention in Leg Ulcer Management

作者: Colin Davies , Keith Poskitt

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-2987-5_1

关键词: Leg ulcerPhysical therapyQuality of lifeIntervention (counseling)SurgeryMedicine

摘要: Chronic leg ulceration is a common condition which time consuming to treat and has significant impact on quality of life. Historically, there been little consensus as the most appropriate means assessing managing ulcers this contributed protracted healing times multiple recurrent episodes associated with them.

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