- Enriches understanding of management of ulcers of the lower limbs
- Features all the important ulcer varieties
- Includes almost 200 images
This book focuses on the clinical evaluation and management of ulcers of the lower limbs. There are numerous causes for ulceration in the lower limbs and each variety requires careful clinical evaluation and management approach.
In 29 chapters, written by highly experienced surgeons, the book covers prevalence, types, healing mechanisms, clinical evaluation and microbiology of the ulcers, followed by detailed review of each ulcer variety. Chapters on pyoderma gangrenosum, diabetic foot, grafts and flaps, amputation, pain control strategy and documentation of these cases provide a complete coverage from management stand-point.
The book is essential reading not only for general surgeons and vascular surgeons, but also has relevance for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, dermatologists and oncologists who manage such cases. Also serves as reference guide for post-graduate examination.
Table of ContentsEpidemiology of Leg Ulcer - Impact of Ulceration - Types of Ulcer Healing - Clinical Anatomy of Lower Extremity - Approach to a case of Ulcer of Lower Extremity - Investigations for ulcer of Lower Extremity - Microbiology of Ulcer - Role of Bacteria in Pathogenesis of Lower Leg - Ulcers Venous - Ulcer Arterial Ulcer - Diabetic Ulcer Foot - Neuropathic Ulcer - Vasculitis and Ulceration - Lymphatic Ulcer - Infective Ulcer - Necrotising Soft Tissue Infection - Pyoderma Gangrenosum - Self Inflicted Ulceration - Pressure Ulcers - Atypical Leg Ulceration - Squamous Cell - Carcinoma Melanoma - Basal cell Carcinoma - Sarcomas of extremities presenting as ulceration - Grafts and Flaps for Wound - Coverage of lower limb - Amputation of Lower Extremity - Pain Control - Documentation of Ulcer
