Author(s) Mooij, Michael C; Huisman, Laurens C, et al.

Journal Phlebology. Date of publication 2016 Mar 1;volume 31(1 Suppl):68-73.

Abstract Patients with chronic leg ulcers have severely impaired quality of life and account for a high percentage of annual healthcare costs. To establish the cause of a chronic leg ulcer, referral to a center with a multidisciplinary team of professionals is often necessary. Treating the underlying cause diminishes healing time and reduces costs. In venous leg ulcers adequate compression therapy is still a problem. It can be improved by training the professionals with pressure measuring devices. A perfect fitting of elastic stockings is important to prevent venous leg ulcer recurrence. In most cases, custom-made stockings are the best choice for this purpose. © The Author(s) 2016.

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