TY - BOOK ID - 7837657 TI - Ulcers of the Lower Extremity AU - Khanna, Ajay K. AU - Tiwary, Satyendra K. PY - 2016 SN - 813222633X 8132226356 PB - New Delhi : Springer India : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Surgery - General and By Type KW - Surgery & Anesthesiology KW - Health & Biological Sciences KW - Leg KW - Ulcers. KW - Ulcers KW - Diagnosis. KW - Treatment. KW - Extremities, Lower KW - Extremity, Lower KW - Legs KW - Limb, Lower KW - Limb, Pelvic KW - Lower extremities KW - Lower extremity KW - Lower limb KW - Lower limbs KW - Pelvic limb KW - Pelvic limbs KW - Extremities (Anatomy) KW - Surgery. KW - Vascular Surgery. KW - Orthopedics. KW - Surgical oncology. KW - General Surgery. KW - Surgical Oncology. KW - Cancer KW - Oncologic surgery KW - Oncological surgery KW - Surgical oncology KW - Orthopaedics KW - Orthopedia KW - Surgery KW - Vascular surgery KW - Surgery, Primitive KW - Medicine KW - Excision KW - Treatment KW - Vascular surgery. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:7837657 AB - 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. . ER -