Author/Editor		Kralj, Boris
Title		Sodobno zdravljenje bolnika z golenjo razjedo
Translated title		Management of patient with leg ulcer
Type		članek
Source		In: Židanik S, Tušek-Bunc K, editors. Medicinsko tehnični pripomočki. Zbornik 3. mariborski kongres družinske medicine; 2004 nov 26-27; Maribor. Ljubljana: Združenje zdravnikov družinske medicine SZD,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 81-3
Language		slo
Abstract		Prevalence of leg ulcers si well documented, varying between 0.18% and 1% in different countries in Europe. Leg ulcers occur more commonly in eldery people and their prevalence is likely to increase as the average age of the population increases. Leg ulcers are mainly caused by venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, neuropathy, diabetes, or combination of these factors. Treatment of leg ulcer depends on assessement of a patient and exact diagnosis. Management of leg ulcer assess: compresion (in a case of venous leg ulcer), cleansing, debridement, dressing, surgery and drug treatment.
Descriptors		LEG ULCER VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY BANDAGES OCCLUSIVE DRESSINGS