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Varicose Ulcer

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Definition: Skin breakdown or ulceration caused by varicose veins in which there is too much hydrostatic pressure in the superficial venous system of the leg. Venous hypertension leads to increased pressure in the capillary bed, transudation of fluid and proteins into the interstitial space, altering blood flow and supply of nutrients to the skin and subcutaneous tissues, and eventual ulceration.  do not coordinate with LEG ULCER   
See Also Postthrombotic Syndrome 		Other names Venous Ulcer; Stasis Ulcer; Venous Ulcers; Venous Stasis Ulcer; Venous Hypertension Ulcer; Varicose Ulcers; Ulcers, Venous Stasis; Ulcers, Venous Hypertension; Ulcers, Venous; Ulcers, Varicose; Ulcers, Stasis; Ulcer, Venous Stasis; Ulcer, Venous Hypertension; Ulcer, Venous; Ulcer, Varicose; Ulcer, Stasis; Stasis Ulcers, Venous; Stasis Ulcers; Stasis Ulcer, Venous; Hypertension Ulcers, Venous
 
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Clinagel  37291-07-9   *Starch *Acrylonitrile Varicose Ulcer/drug therapy. Z Hautkr 1987;62(1):41

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