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A study on the management of benign ulcers of leg and foot

Background Several factors contribute to the development of leg ulcers. However majority of ulcers are due to venous insufficiency which accounts for about 80-85% of all cases. Frequency of venous ulcers increases with age as a result of several factors such as immobility and venous disease.

Methods A descriptive study was carried out in Department of Surgery at a tertiary care hospital. Study subjects included 60 cases ulcers of leg and foot admitted to the Department of Surgery during the study period.

Results The most common procedure done in our study group for varicose ulcers to treat the primary cause was combined procedure of Stripping of the vein and hook phlebectomy in 55% followed by Hook phlebectomy alone in 36% and stripping alone in 9%.

Conclusions The treatment of the underlying cause is far more important than the choice of dressing.