Venous ulcer: Current concepts.

In this article the author discusses the concept of venous ulceration, which affects a sick person's quality of life. The author cites the associated findings in venous ulcers including oedema ankle flare, venous dermatitis and lower extremity varicosities. He states that proper understanding of clinical behavior and pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency is necessary for a logical approach toward the patients. He adds that surgical treatment may heal up to 90 percent of ulcers.