Main description:

This book focuses on the clinical evaluation and management of ulcers of the lower limbs. There are numerous causes for ulceration in the lower limbs and each variety requires careful clinical evaluation and management approach.

In 29 chapters, written by highly experienced surgeons, the book covers prevalence, types, healing mechanisms, clinical evaluation and microbiology of the ulcers, followed by detailed review of each ulcer variety. Chapters on pyoderma gangrenosum, diabetic foot, grafts and flaps, amputation, pain control strategy and documentation of these cases provide a complete coverage from management stand-point.

The book is essential reading not only for general surgeons and vascular surgeons, but also has relevance for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, dermatologists and oncologists who manage such cases. Also serves as reference guide for post-graduate examination.

Contents:

Epidemiology of Leg Ulcer
Impact of Ulceration
Types of Ulcer
Healing of Ulcer
Clinical Anatomy of Lower Extremity
Approach to a case of Ulcer of Lower Extremity
Investigations for ulcer of Lower Extremity
Microbiology of Ulcer
Role of Bacteria in Pathogenesis of Lower Leg Ulcers
Venous Ulcer
Arterial Ulcer
Diabetic Ulcer Foot
Neuropathic Ulcer
Vasculitis and Ulceration
Lymphatic Ulcer
Infective Ulcer
Necrotising Soft Tissue Infection
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Self Inflicted Ulceration
Pressure Ulcers
Atypical Leg Ulceration
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Basal cell Carcinoma

Sarcomas of extremities presenting as ulceration
Grafts and Flaps for Wound Coverage of lower limb
Amputation of Lower Extremity
Pain Control
Documentation of Ulcer