Leg Ulcers

A Leg Ulcer is simply a break in the skin of the leg, which allows air and bacteria to get into the underlying tissue. This is usually caused by an injury, often a minor one that breaks the skin. Usually an injury will heal up without difficulty within a week or two. However, when there is an underlying problem the skin does not heal and the area of breakdown can increase in size. This is a chronic leg ulcer. The most common underlying problem causing chronic leg ulcers is disease of the

veins

of the leg. Venous disease is the main reason for over two thirds of all leg ulcers. Treatment can range from compression and elevation of the limb to surgery. Surgery would be undertaken by a

Vascular Surgeon

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Rose Mak

Dermatology Acne Appearance Treatments Hyperhidrosis Leg Ulcers Paediatric Dermatology Skin Cancer Vulvar Diseases

Melbourne, Berwick

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Medical Dermatology, Full body skin cancer screening & mole check, Psoriasis & eczema, Acne & rosacea, Skin infections, Hair & nail disorders, Hyperhidrosis/excessive sweating . . . .

Dr Jason Toniolo

Vascular Surgery Vascular Surgery Aneurysm Repair - Aortic Angioplasty / Stenting Leg Ulcers Varicose Veins

Wollongong, Gregory Hills, Orange

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Vascular surgeon, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Arterial aneurysms, Varicose Veins & spider veins . . . .

Dr Mayo Theivendran

Vascular Surgery Aneurysm Repair - Aortic Angioplasty / Stenting Varicose Veins Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Leg Ulcers

St Leonards, Wahroonga, Frenchs Forest

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Minimally Invasive Endovascular & Open Surgical Management of Aortic Pathology, Endovascular & Hybrid Management of Complex Peripheral Vascular Disease. . . .

Yarra Vascular Surgeons

Vascular Surgery Vascular Surgery Aneurysm Repair - Aortic Varicose Veins Leg Ulcers Vascular Radiology

Heidelberg, Epping, Richmond, Bendigo, Wantirna, Cranbourne, Sunbury

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Vascular, Endovascular, Renal Access, Complex Venous & Spinal Access Surgeons . . . .

Dr Tim Shiraev

Vascular Surgery Aneurysm Repair - Aortic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Leg Ulcers Varicose Veins

North Sydney, Camperdown

vascular & endovascular surgeon, complex aortic aneurysms, varicose veins, & peripheral arterial disease . . . .

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