A clinical study of ulcers of the leg
Artigo
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-187089
ABSTRACT
Background:
Chronic ulceration of the lower leg is a frequent condition; incidence of ulceration is rising as a result of the ageing population and increased risk factors for atherosclerotic occlusion such as smoking, obesity and diabetes.Aim:
To compare and analyze the distribution of age, sex, systemic disease and location of the ulcer among the study group. Materials andmethods:
Prospective study of 200 cases of chronic leg ulcers admitted with regular dressing, debridement, treating the underlying systemic disease, skin grafting and amputation were done.Results:
The highest age incidence of leg and foot ulcers in this study was in the age group of 51 years and above (45.5%). There was a marked male predominance of 86%. Foot was the most commonly affected region 88%. 87.5% of venous ulcers were situated in the gaiter zone. 88% of diabetic ulcers were situated in the foot. 100% of the arterial ulcers were situated in the foot. Of malignant and other ulcers 60% were situated in the foot and 40% in the leg. Staphylococcus was found to be the most common pathogen to be isolated from the ulcers i.e., 28.9%.Conclusion:
Underlying vascular disorders are the main etiological factors for leg and foot ulcers with diabetes forming a major risk factor. Diabetes was the commonest disease associated with chronic leg ulceration
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Fatores de risco
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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