Synonym(s)
Blow-out ulcers
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Ulcus cruris with localized relationship to a deficient perforating vein, which lies either above the ulcer or in the base of the ulcer.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
An oval, approximately medullary ulcer, running in the longitudinal direction of the lower leg and having a callous shape.
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Anmnese, clinical image, duplex sonographic diagnostics to find the source of reflux, light reflection rheography to determine the refill time.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the cause by sclerotherapy or ligation of the insufficient perforating vein (see also varicosis). Otherwise therapy of the ulcer according to its stage, see below. venous leg ulcer. If necessary, treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.
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Chronic venous insufficiency (overview); Leg ulcer; Light reflection rheography; Transfascial veins; Ulcer of the skin (overview); Varicosclerotherapy; Varicosis (overview); Venous leg ulcer;Disclaimer
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