Review Article
Chronic Leg Ulcers: Epidemiology, Aetiopathogenesis, and Management
Table 6
Treatment options for common leg ulcers [
25,
26].
| Ulcer type | Treatment options |
| Venous | Leg elevation, compression therapy, aspirin, pentoxifylline (Trental), surgical management |
| Arterial | Revascularization, antiplatelet medications, management of risk factors |
| Neuropathic | Off-loading of pressure, topical growth factors; tissue-engineered skin |
| Pressure | Off-loading of pressure; reduction of excessive moisture, sheer, and friction; adequate nutrition |
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