Management of Venous Leg Ulcers

Abstract

Venous leg ulcers account for approximately 70% of all leg ulcers. After a comprehensive patient and wound assessment, compression therapy remains the cornerstone of standard care. Adjuvant care with topical or systemic agents is used for wounds that do not heal within 4 weeks. Once healed, long-term compression therapy with stockings or surgical intervention will reduce the incidence of recurrence. This review article aims to outline optimal management for patients with venous leg ulcers.