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The link between varicose veins and leg ulcers and how both can be cured

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The link between varicose veins and leg ulcers and how both can be cured

Mark Whiteley
12 March 2019

This article highlights new clinical developments in the assessment and treatment of venous legs ulcers. It explains the link between varicose veins and leg ulcers and reiterates the importance of following national clinical guidelines when treating patients with lower leg problems. It warns doctors and nurses of the potential medicolegal ramifications if guidelines are being ignored.

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