[Comprehensive treatment of venous ulcer of the leg]

A comprehensive approach to the treatment of venous leg ulcer is described. Its main characteristics are: 1. Maximum debridement of wound area of the ulcer and suppressing of its microbial contamination 2. Wound conditioning and its preparation for autografting and especially 3. Simultaneous operation of varicose veins (stripping of vena saphena and ligature of venae perforates Cocketti) and application of dermoepidermal autograft to the ulcer. The procedure is presented as a case report.