Surgical Experiences in the Treatment of Ulcer Complications
Rado, Z.; Bozo, G.; Zdenko, S.; Srećko, B.; Rudolf, M.ć; Zlatko, V.ć; Franjo, R.; Kresimir, M.ć; Zeljka, R.; Rebeka, H.
Acta Medica Croatica Casopis Hravatske Akademije Medicinskih Znanosti 70(1): 19-22
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1330-0164 PMID: 27220185 Document Number: 690261
Lower leg ulcers have a high in incidence in general population and are associated with a significant morbidity rate. Wide differential diagnosis considering their etiology poses considerable problem, as the causes are diverse including metabolic, immune, oncologic, vascular and mixed ones. Approach to treatment should be multidisciplinary, and among various medical specialties surgery plays an important role. There are numerous efficient procedures that require proper indication to be successful. Along with reconstructive methods, there are complementary methods, mainly from the field of vascular surgery; when combined, they produce good results.