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The management of the consequences of chronic venous stasis *
Author(s) -
RYAN TERENCE J.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1982.tb02451.x
Subject(s) - medicine , chronic venous insufficiency , venous stasis , harm , intervention (counseling) , intensive care medicine , skin care , dermatology , surgery , nursing , psychology , social psychology
Summary The principles of management of the consequences of chronic venous ulceration include elevation and mobility. Surgical intervention to the superficial vein is helpful when the deep veins are functioning normally. The most significant contribution that dermatologists make to this problem is the emphasis on the care and protection of the skin. Support and protection of the skin may be by bandaging but this should never be of a kind which can do harm. Ulcerated skin is in even greater need of support and protection. Avoidance of irritants and of contact dermatitis is a skill poorly understood by many practitioners.