Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia
Vol 2, No 2 (2017): December 2017

Venous Ulcer

Irene Dorthy Santoso (Dermatology & Venereology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia)
Hanny Nilasari (Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya (Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2017

Abstract

Leg ulcers one common problem in the adult population to geriatric with a prevalence about 1-2%. The pattern of life which tends to be sedentary, less activity, obesity, increased the incidence of leg ulcers. The duration of healing and recurrence occurs in majority of patients contributed the decline in quality of life for patients with venous ulcers. Diagnosis, latest treatment and prevention are essential to discuss. Keywords: venous ulcer, geriatric, diagnosis, management, prevention

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jdvi

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

The initiation of JDVI (Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia) was done by leading dermatologists and venereologists from Indonesia who aspired to contribute in the field of scientific publication and research. Knowledge and science continue to evolve in the field of ...