Varicose ulcer study

Introduction: The floor of the ulcer may not be visible but the blood is a sure indication that the skin beneath has broken. As the callus is trimmed away, evidence of cavitation or necrosis is seen and finally the extent of ulcer can be demonstrated Ulceration of the lower leg is common which may be due to injury and having a circulation strained by the upwright posture of human being. There are many associations with chronic edema, induration, eczema of leg etc. inadequate vascular dynamics can be demonstrated in ulcerated extremities. Our aim was to study the incidence, clinical type, diagnostic aids, types of treatment and the result of treatment of leg ulcers.Materials & Methods: The study comprises 250 cases of ulcer admitted at Government General Hospital, Kakinada, E.G.Dt., AP. Result: Study of sex incidence shows that preponderance of males over females . The treatment is only directed to controlling of infection & repeated dressing and they are usually of long duration. Conclusion: Lower and medial part of the leg is affected in 60% of cases. Mostly men are affected. Non specific ulcers were cured by local dressing and systemic antibiotics.