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[Leg ulcers in the obese: data from the literature]
1Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, Hôpital de la Salpêtrière, Paris.
Phlebologie
|July 1, 1988
Summary
This review of 131 studies found obesity is common in patients with leg ulcers. Obesity may influence ulcer characteristics and healing times, warranting further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Vascular Medicine
- Dermatology
Context:
- Leg ulcers are a significant clinical challenge, particularly in patients with comorbidities.
- Obesity is a growing public health concern with potential implications for chronic wound healing.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of obesity in patients suffering from stasis leg ulcers.
- To investigate if obesity is associated with specific clinical characteristics of leg ulcers.
- To assess the impact of obesity on the healing rate of leg ulcers.
Summary:
- A systematic review of 131 publications was conducted to analyze the epidemiology of leg ulcers in obese patients.
- The analysis focused on the frequency of obesity, clinical features of ulcers in obese individuals, and the influence of obesity on ulcer healing.
- Findings indicate a notable presence of obesity within the leg ulcer patient population and suggest potential associations with ulcer presentation and healing dynamics.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant comorbidity of obesity in leg ulcer patients.
- Suggests obesity may alter leg ulcer presentation and impair healing.
- Informs clinical practice and future research directions for managing leg ulcers in obese individuals.