JDVI (Journal of General Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia) (Dec 2017)

Venous Ulcer

  • Irene Dorthy Santoso,
  • Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya,
  • Hanny Nilasari

DOI
https://doi.org/10.19100/jdvi.v2i2.65
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2
pp. 64 – 76

Abstract

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Leg ulcers one common problem in the adult population to geriatric with a prevalence about 1-2%. The pattern of life which tends to be sedentary, less activity, obesity, increased the incidence of leg ulcers. The duration of healing and recurrence occurs in majority of patients contributed the decline in quality of life for patients with venous ulcers. Diagnosis, latest treatment and prevention are essential to discuss.

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