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Review
. 2018 Apr;98(2):349-360.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.11.006. Epub 2017 Dec 18.

Optimal Compression Therapy and Wound Care for Venous Ulcers

Fedor Lurie  1 , Samir Bittar  2 , Gregory Kasper  2
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Optimal Compression Therapy and Wound Care for Venous Ulcers

Fedor Lurie et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Apr.

Abstract

Venous leg ulcers remain a major public health issue with significant economic impact. Two main components of the management of patients with venous leg ulcers are compression therapy and wound care. This article addresses principles and specific aspects of compression therapy and focal wound care for patients with venous leg ulcers.

Keywords: Compression therapy; Venous ulcers; Wound care.

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