Paquette Dana, Falanga Vincent
Department of Dermatology and Skin Surgery, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island 02908, USA.
Clin Geriatr Med. 2002 Feb;18(1):77-88, vi. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0690(03)00035-1.
Skin ulcers of the lower extremities have a chronic, relapsing course and often are difficult to manage. Leg ulcers remain a significant management challenge to health care professionals. This article focuses on the various causes of leg ulcers, with an emphasis on venous disease. Characteristic clinical findings and appropriate treatment options are discussed. Finally, the latest advances in the treatment of venous ulcers and their implications for clinical practice are emphasized.
下肢皮肤溃疡病程慢性、易复发，常常难以处理。腿部溃疡对医护人员来说仍是一个重大的治疗挑战。本文着重探讨腿部溃疡的各种病因，重点是静脉疾病。文中讨论了其特征性临床发现及合适的治疗选择。最后，强调了静脉溃疡治疗的最新进展及其对临床实践的意义。
