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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Wound Care
  • Public Health

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  • Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are common, chronic, and costly wounds in Europe with high recurrence rates.
  • Effective management and prevention of VLU recurrence are critical for patient outcomes and healthcare resource utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and outline essential measures for the permanent prevention of VLU recurrence in patients with healed ulcers.
  • To emphasize the role of treating underlying venous conditions and the importance of compression therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of current literature on VLU recurrence prevention strategies.
  • Analysis of evidence regarding the treatment of varicose veins and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS).
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of compression therapy and other interventions.

Main Results:

  • Effective treatment of varicose veins reduces VLU recurrence.
  • Prevention of further thrombosis is key for patients with PTS.
  • Compression therapy is the cornerstone for preventing recurrent VLUs in patients with varicose veins or PTS, irrespective of other treatments.
  • Patient adherence to compression therapy is more critical than the compression class itself.

Conclusions:

  • Permanent VLU recurrence prevention necessitates addressing underlying venous insufficiency and post-thrombotic conditions.
  • Compression therapy is fundamental, and patient adherence is paramount for success.
  • Future strategies should focus on enhancing patient self-management and understanding of compression therapy's importance.