Pinch grafting for chronic venous leg ulcers in general practice.
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چکیده
Twenty-five patients with chronic venous leg ulcers were treated in general practice by pinch grafting. Fifteen of the ulcers (60%) were completely healed one year after grafting. Prior to grafting 19 patients (76%) complained of daily pain in the ulcer. These patients experienced complete relief from pain after grafting. Pinch grafting is a simple, safe and effective therapy when applied in a domiciliary environment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
دوره 35 281 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985