The Impact of Lower Extremity Venous Ulcers due to Chronic Venous Insufficiency on Quality of Life
Sotirios A Koupidis1
Kosmas I Paraskevas2
Vassilios Stathopoulos3
Dimitri P Mikhailidis, *
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Authors Info & Affiliations
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The Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal
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28 Nov 2008 •
RESEARCH ARTICLE
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DOI: 10.2174/1874192400802010105
Abstract
Lower extremity venous ulcers comprise a complex medical and social issue. The conservative and/or surgical management of venous ulcers is often inadequate. In addition, the psychosocial aspect of the disease is often overlooked and most often undertreated. Common symptoms such as pain, low self-esteem and patient isolation are usually not recognized and therefore not adequately managed.
This mini-review summarizes the current data on the management of lower extremity venous ulcers and their impact on the quality of life of these patients.
Key Words: Venous leg ulcers, quality of life, lower extremity venous ulcers..
