[Surgical closure of leg ulcers]

Rev Med Brux. 1997 Sep;18(4):255-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Surgical closure of leg ulcers has to be preceded by treatment of their etiologies in order to avoid recurrences. Best coverage technique is achieved with the use of a meshed split thickness skin graft, harvested with a dermatoma. Skin graft take depends on the vascular quality of the recipient bed, on the technique used and also on the post-operative care.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / etiology
  • Leg Ulcer / surgery*
  • Postoperative Care
  • Recurrence
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome