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Leg Ulcer

Ulceration of the skin and underlying structures of the lower extremity. About 90% of the cases are due to venous insufficiency (VARICOSE ULCER), 5% to arterial disease, and the remaining 5% to other causes.
Also Known As:
Leg Ulcers; Ulcer, Leg; Ulcers, Leg
Networked: 2615 relevant articles (242 outcomes, 466 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
2. Ulcer
3. Pain (Aches)
4. Venous Insufficiency
5. Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore)

Experts

1. Dissemond, J: 27 articles (11/2018 - 06/2001)
2. Kirsner, Robert S: 20 articles (06/2021 - 06/2004)
3. Cullum, Nicky: 20 articles (01/2021 - 07/2004)
4. Dissemond, Joachim: 19 articles (02/2021 - 01/2003)
5. Nelson, E A: 19 articles (08/2011 - 01/2000)
6. Harding, Keith G: 15 articles (12/2021 - 08/2004)
7. Cullum, N: 14 articles (01/2019 - 01/2000)
8. Nelson, E Andrea: 14 articles (01/2016 - 01/2004)
9. Harding, Keith: 13 articles (04/2022 - 04/2003)
10. Weller, Carolina D: 13 articles (11/2021 - 09/2013)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Leg Ulcer:
1. Ointments (Pastes)IBA
2. Oxygen (Dioxygen)IBA
3. SolutionsIBA
4. Pentoxifylline (Trental)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
6. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)IBA
7. SilverIBA
8. CollagenIBA
9. Colloids (Colloid)IBA
10. Diosmin (Daflon)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Debridement
3. Compression Stockings
4. Compression Bandages
5. Bandages (Bandage)