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Venous Leg Ulcers |
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What are Venous Leg Ulcers? |
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| A venous leg ulcer is a non-healing open wound that is caused by venous pump failure. It usually occurs near the inside of the ankle, but can be found anywhere below the knee. It can occur with or without visible varicose veins. |
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| Symptoms of an ulcer typically include a red, open, draining, non-healing, painful wound in a swollen leg. |
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Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment |
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| The phyicians of Vein Clinics of America effectively treat venous leg ulcers with a combination of non-elastic compression and Endovenous Laser Treatment (ELT), and/or Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy. |
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The information found on this website is designed to support, not replace, the patient/physician relationship. Please contact us at 866-923-8346 to meet with a doctor.
The above information was last updated on 2/23/07 by Dr. Theodore King , M.D. on behalf of Vein Clinics of America (VCA). VCA is the largest medical group in the country dedicated exclusively to treating vein disease.
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