General Surgery — Flashcards

The borders of venous ulcers are _____

Hint: Regular/Irregular

Venous ulcers are caused by _____

Venous ulcers are generally found in the _____ region

Arterial ulcers are usually found on the _____

Diagnosis of venous ulcers is usually _____. But should involve an ABPI or duplex to rule out peripheral arterial disease

What is the first line investigation for arterial ulcers? _____

Venous ulcers are generally _____ than arterial or neuropathic ulcers

Hint: Smaller/Bigger

_____ is sudden decrease in limb perfusion that threatens limb viability that has developed < 2 weeks

Oral _____ can be used to improve healing in venous ulcers

Pulses are _____ in venous ulcers

Hint: Present/Absent