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  • Dermatology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Wound Care

Background:

  • Chronic leg ulcers are a significant clinical challenge, frequently linked to chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral arterial occlusive disease.
  • Approximately 80% of chronic leg ulcers are attributed to these vascular conditions.
  • Numerous other factors can contribute to or hinder the healing of chronic leg ulcers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse etiologies of chronic leg ulcers.
  • To highlight the importance of accurate diagnosis in guiding successful therapeutic strategies.
  • To discuss various treatment modalities for chronic leg ulcers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature and clinical case examples.
  • Exemplary presentation of various underlying diseases and contributing factors.
  • Discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic principles.

Main Results:

  • Identified chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral arterial occlusive disease as primary causes.
  • Presented a range of less common but significant etiologies including vasculitis, pyoderma gangrenosum, calciphylaxis, infections, neoplasms, and genetic defects.
  • Emphasized the critical role of diagnosis in treatment planning.

Conclusions:

  • Successful management of chronic leg ulcers necessitates a thorough diagnostic evaluation to identify all contributing factors.
  • Therapeutic options encompass conservative, surgical, and interventional approaches, with compression therapy being crucial for many patients.
  • Long-term effective treatment requires a causally oriented, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional approach.