Ulcers of the Lower Extremity

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Khanna, Ajay K. (Editor), Tiwary, Satyendra K. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Springer India 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Prevalence
  • Impact of Ulceration
  • Types of Ulcer
  • Healing of Ulcer
  • Clinical anatomy of Lower Extremity
  • Approach to a case of Ulcer of Lower extremity
  • Investigations for ulcer of Lower Extremity
  • Microbiology of Ulcer
  • Venous Ulcer
  • Arterial ulcer
  • Neuropathic Ulcer
  • Infective Ulcer
  • Diabetic Foot
  • Lymphatic Ulcer
  • Necrotising Fasciitis
  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Squamous Cell carcinoma
  • Melanoma
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Sarcomas of Extremities presenting as ulceration
  • Self Inflicted Ulceration
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum
  • Vasculitis and Ulceration
  • Unusual causes of lower extremity ulceration
  • Grafts and Flaps for wound coverage
  • Amputation
  • Pain Control
  • Documentation