BookAjay K Khanna, Satyendra K Tiwary, editors.
Summary: This book focuses on the clinical evaluation and management of ulcers of the lower limbs. There are numerous causes for ulceration in the lower limbs and each variety requires careful clinical evaluation and management approach. In 29 chapters, written by highly experienced surgeons, the book covers prevalence, types, healing mechanisms, clinical evaluation and microbiology of the ulcers, followed by detailed review of each ulcer variety. Chapters on pyoderma gangrenosum, diabetic foot, grafts and flaps, amputation, pain control strategy and documentation of these cases provide a complete coverage from management stand-point. The book is essential reading not only for general surgeons and vascular surgeons, but also has relevance for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, dermatologists and oncologists who manage such cases. Also serves as reference guide for post-graduate examination.
Contents:
Prevalence
Impact of Ulceration
Types of Ulcer
Healing of Ulcer
Clinical anatomy of Lower Extremity
Approach to a case of Ulcer of Lower extremity
Investigations for ulcer of Lower Extremity
Microbiology of Ulcer
Venous Ulcer
Arterial ulcer
Neuropathic Ulcer
Infective Ulcer
Diabetic Foot
Lymphatic Ulcer
Necrotising Fasciitis
Pressure Ulcers
Squamous Cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sarcomas of Extremities presenting as ulceration
Self Inflicted Ulceration
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Vasculitis and Ulceration
Unusual causes of lower extremity ulceration
Grafts and Flaps for wound coverage
Amputation
Pain Control
Documentation.