An approach to leg and foot ulcers: a brief overview.
Ostomy Wound Manage
; 44(9): 28-32, 34-5, 1998 Sep.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9866603
ABSTRACT
Legs and feet are susceptible to ulcer formation. Three main types of lower extremity ulcers are venous, arterial, and neurotropic. Ulcer care should include treatment of the underlying cause, moist interactive healing, and quality of life (pain control). If the ulcer shows no signs of healing in 6 to 12 weeks, the wound should be biopsied, the diagnosis confirmed, and a plan of care instituted. In certain instances, biologicals may be used. A graphical representation of an approach to ulcer care, in addition to common differential diagnoses of leg ulcers, is presented.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Úlcera do Pé
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ostomy Wound Manage
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá