Venous ulcers /

One of the only books discussing new advances in venous ulcer therapy, Venous Ulcers provides a comprehensive look at the molecular biology and pathophysiology of venous ulcers. It discusses the many new treatments currently being used that offer non-invasive treatment options to patients with venou...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Bergan, John J., 1927-2014, Shortell, Cynthia K.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, [2007]
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Summary:One of the only books discussing new advances in venous ulcer therapy, Venous Ulcers provides a comprehensive look at the molecular biology and pathophysiology of venous ulcers. It discusses the many new treatments currently being used that offer non-invasive treatment options to patients with venous ulcerations. * Leg ulcers are defined as a discontinuity of the epithelial surface; a local defect or excavation of the surface of the skin. * Venous ulceration tends to take a number of months to heal followed by frequent relapse to further episodes. * This work discusses the newest tools of patient investigation that have emerged in recent years that help to shorten patient recovery times and provide less invasive treatments.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:xxi, 341 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780123735652
0123735653