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The use of intermittent pneumatic compression in venous ulceration
1Department of Vascular Surgery, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK.
Abstract:
Even with the application of four-layer bandaging, the recommended treatment for venous leg ulceration, patients with reduced mobility have delayed ulcer healing. Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) has an established role in deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis and has been shown to influence fibrinolysis, tissue oxygenation, oedema and venous return. It has also been suggested, but not yet proven, that IPC may improve the healing of venous leg ulcers. An extensive review of the literature has demonstrated that the use of this treatment on patients with reduced mobility has not been previously studied; yet, analysis of difficult-to-heal ulcer patients would indicate that this method of treatment may be appropriate and requires further study.
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