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Acta medica Croatica : Časopis Akademije medicinskih znanosti Hrvatske, Vol. 67 No. Suplement 1, 2013.

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PREVENTION OF LEG ULCER

SANDRA MARINOVIĆ KULIŠIĆ ; Zagreb University Hospital Center, University Department of Dermatovenerology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

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Abstract

Lower leg ulcers is the most common form of ulceration of the lower extremities. The prevalence of leg ulcer varies among studies from 0.1% to 0.6%. In the majority of studies, 1% of the population develop leg ulcer at least once in lifetime. The prevalence is higher in elderly people. There are several hypotheses used to explain the pathophysiological steps leading from the popliteal venous hypertension in value. Currently, the treatment of leg ulcer relies on due knowledge of ulcer pathophysiology and making an accurate diagnosis. Venous disease has a significant impact on quality of life and work productivity.

Keywords

lower leg ulcer; pathophysiology; prevention; treatment

Hrčak ID:

120442

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/120442

Publication date:

13.4.2014.

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