This book focuses on the clinical evaluation and management of ulcers of the lower limbs. There are numerous causes for ulceration in the lower limbs and each variety requires careful clinical evaluation and management approach.
In 29 chapters, written by highly experienced surgeons, the book covers prevalence, types, healing mechanisms, clinical evaluation and microbiology of the ulcers, followed by detailed review of each ulcer variety. Chapters on pyoderma gangrenosum, diabetic foot, grafts and flaps, amputation, pain control strategy and documentation of these cases provide a complete coverage from management stand-point.
The book is essential reading not only for general surgeons and vascular surgeons, but also has relevance for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, dermatologists and oncologists who manage such cases. Also serves as reference guide for post-graduate examination.
Epidemiology of Leg Ulcer
Impact of Ulceration
Types of Ulcer
Healing of Ulcer
Clinical Anatomy of Lower Extremity
Approach to a case of Ulcer of Lower Extremity
Investigations for ulcer of Lower Extremity
Microbiology of Ulcer
Role of Bacteria in Pathogenesis of Lower Leg Ulcers
Venous Ulcer
Arterial Ulcer
Diabetic Ulcer Foot
Neuropathic Ulcer
Vasculitis and Ulceration
Lymphatic Ulcer
Infective Ulcer
Necrotising Soft Tissue Infection
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Self Inflicted Ulceration
Pressure Ulcers
Atypical Leg Ulceration
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Basal cell Carcinoma
Sarcomas of extremities presenting as ulceration
Grafts and Flaps for Wound Coverage of lower limb
Amputation of Lower Extremity
Pain Control
Documentation of Ulcer
“This is a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of leg ulcers. … This is a book for practitioners, particularly general surgeons, vascular surgeons, and wound specialists. … This book does a nice job covering a complex topic in a comprehensive manner. The content and pictures are very good, and it is more comprehensive than other books on this subject.” (Kathleen S. Romanowski, Doody’s Book Reviews, May, 2016)
Professor Ajay K Khanna, MBBS, MS, FAMS, FACS, FICS, FACRSI, MNAMS, MBA, D.Sc, FRSTMH, FAIS, FUICC, FUWAI, FFIM, PDCR, FMAS is Professor of Surgery and Ex Head of Department at Institute of Medical sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He has more than 320 publications and has presented more than 100 Guest lectures at various forums. He has been awarded with more than 10 orations.
Dr Satyendra K Tiwary, MS, FICS, FMAS is an Assistant Professor of General Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He has published more than 60 publications in various national and international journals. He has keen interest in academics and research with most of his research publications are from wounds and vascular surgery.
This book focuses on the clinical evaluation and management of ulcers of the lower limbs. There are numerous causes for ulceration in the lower limbs and each variety requires careful clinical evaluation and management approach.
In 29 chapters, written by highly experienced surgeons, the book covers prevalence, types, healing mechanisms, clinical evaluation and microbiology of the ulcers, followed by detailed review of each ulcer variety. Chapters on pyoderma gangrenosum, diabetic foot, grafts and flaps, amputation, pain control strategy and documentation of these cases provide a complete coverage from management stand-point.
The book is essential reading not only for general surgeons and vascular surgeons, but also has relevance for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, dermatologists and oncologists who manage such cases. Also serves as reference guide for post-graduate examination.
Enriches understanding of management of ulcers of the lower limbs
Features all the important ulcer varieties
Includes almost 200 images
