A study on the management of benign ulcers of leg and foot

Authors

  • Shivakumar C. R. Department of Surgery, Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
  • Chimkode Ravindra Department of Surgery, Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20151540

Keywords:

Ulcer, Diabetes, Venous, Arterial, Trauma, Dressings, Amputation

Abstract

Background: Several factors contribute to the development of leg ulcers. However majority of ulcers are due to venous insufficiency which accounts for about 80-85% of all cases. Frequency of venous ulcers increases with age as a result of several factors such as immobility and venous disease.

Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in Department of Surgery at a tertiary care hospital. Study subjects included 60 cases ulcers of leg and foot admitted to the Department of Surgery during the study period.

Results: The most common procedure done in our study group for varicose ulcers to treat the primary cause was combined procedure of Stripping of the vein and hook phlebectomy in 55% followed by Hook phlebectomy alone in 36% and stripping alone in 9%.

Conclusions: The treatment of the underlying cause is far more important than the choice of dressing.

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2016-12-13

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