Venous Ulcers

Venous Ulcers

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Venous ulcers Q. 1 Complications of obesity is/are: 1. Venous ulcer 2. Pulmonary embolism 3. Pickwickian syndrome 4. Hernias 5. Pulmonary hypertension  A 1,2,3 & 4  B 2,3,4 & 5  C 1,2,3 & 5  D All are true Q. 1 Complications of obesity is/are: 1. Venous ulcer 2. Pulmonary embolism 3. Pickwickian syndrome 4. Hernias […]

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Venous Ulcers

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VENOUS ULCERS VENOUS ULCERS Venous ulcers are situated on the medial side of lower half of the leg above medial malleolus (gaitre’s zone) It is a complication of varicose veins and DVT. ETIOLOGY- Fibrin cuff theory- High venous pressure –> pericapillary infiltrate –> fibrin –> fibrosis –> cuffs –> diffusion block –> tissue damage White

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