doi: 10.1016/0140-6736(93)91085-z.
The "trap" hypothesis of venous ulceration
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The "trap" hypothesis of venous ulceration
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Abstract
The pathogenesis of venous ulceration is unknown. We propose that macromolecules leaking into the dermis as a result of venous hypertension bind to or "trap" growth factors and matrix material, which then become unavailable for tissue repair and for the maintenance of tissue integrity.
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