Revisão Revisado por pares

US Skin Disease Assessment: Ulcer and Wound Care

2011; Elsevier BV; Volume: 30; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.det.2011.08.005

ISSN

1558-0520

Autores

Alina Markova, Eliot N. Mostow,

Tópico(s)

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

Resumo

Chronic ulcers are a growing cause of patient morbidity and contribute significantly to the cost of health care in the United States. The most common etiologies of chronic ulcers include venous leg ulcers (VLUs), pressure ulcers (PrUs), diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers (DFUs), and leg ulcers of arterial insufficiency. Chronic wounds account for an estimated $6 to $15 billion annually in US health care costs; however, it is difficult to get accurate measurements on this, because these patients are often seen in a variety of settings or simply fail to access the health care system.

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