Alavi, Afsaneh; Mayer, Dieter; Hafner, Jürg; Sibbald, R Gary (2012). Martorell hypertensive ischemic leg ulcer: an underdiagnosed entity. Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 25(12):563-573.
Martorell hypertensive ischemic leg ulcer represents rapidly progressive and extremely painful ulcers that are frequently underdiagnosed. These occur most commonly on the lateral-dorsal calf and are associated with hypertension and diabetes. This article will synthesize a review of the literature for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of this painful debilitating condition.
Martorell hypertensive ischemic leg ulcer represents rapidly progressive and extremely painful ulcers that are frequently underdiagnosed. These occur most commonly on the lateral-dorsal calf and are associated with hypertension and diabetes. This article will synthesize a review of the literature for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of this painful debilitating condition.
| Item Type: | Journal Article, refereed, original work |
|---|---|
| Communities & Collections: | 04 Faculty of Medicine > University Hospital Zurich > Dermatology Clinic
04 Faculty of Medicine > University Hospital Zurich > Clinic for Cardiac Surgery |
| Dewey Decimal Classification: | 610 Medicine & health |
| Scopus Subject Areas: | Health Sciences > Dermatology
Health Sciences > Advanced and Specialized Nursing |
| Language: | English |
| Date: | 2012 |
| Deposited On: | 29 Jan 2013 11:55 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Nov 2023 02:40 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| ISSN: | 1527-7941 |
| OA Status: | Closed |
| Publisher DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000423442.08531.fb |
| PubMed ID: | 23151767 |
Alavi, Afsaneh