Abstract
Leg ulcers can be defined as any wound located above the foot and under the knee. There are a large number of diseases that can induce a leg ulcer: malignancies, vascular, dermatological, metabolic, haematological or infectious diseases. Treatment of leg ulcers is based on two pillars:The first comprises treatment of underlying disease, and the second encompasses local wound care.
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Streit, M., & Blazek, C. (2015). Leg ulcers. In European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments, Third Edition (pp. 475–494). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-45139-7_49
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