A Clinical Study and Management of Venous Ulcers

Dr. Vijay Kumar Raju Kandru, Dr. K. Suhas

Abstract: Venous ulcers are the most common form of chronic leg ulceration, resulting from longstanding venous hypertension due to valvular incompetence or venous outflow obstruction. These ulcers are often painful, recurrent, and difficult to heal, placing a significant burden on patients and healthcare systems. This prospective observational study, conducted at St. Martha?s Hospital, Bangalore, from July 2019 to August 2021, involved 35 patients with confirmed venous ulcers. The objective was to compare the outcomes of conservative and surgical management in terms of healing time, recurrence, return to work, and hospital visits. Results indicated that surgical management led to faster healing, fewer follow - up visits, and earlier return to routine activities, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic and individualized therapeutic approach in managing venous ulcers.

Keywords: Venous ulcer, chronic venous insufficiency, compression therapy, surgical management, wound healing