Study of incidence and potential risk factors for Deep Venous Pathology in Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers

Dr.Deepan kumar.B; Dr.Elancheralathan.K; Dr.Thulasikumar.G; Dr.Sritharan.N; Dr. K.Jeyachander; Dr.Subrayan.L

Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2017

Study of incidence and potential risk factors for Deep Venous Pathology in Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers

Dr. Deepan Kumar. B, Dr. Elancheralathan. K, Dr. Thulasikumar. G, Dr. Sritharan. N, Dr. K. Jeyachander, Dr. Subrayan. L

Abstract :

Introduction: Aim is to study the incidence and potential risk factors for deep venous pathology in venous leg ulcer patients and their management. Material and Methods: It is a Prospective observational study done in thirty patients with venous leg ulcers who were subjected to venogram for active detection of deep venous pathology. Results: 18 Out of thirty patients were found to have deep venous pathology with incidence of 60%. Significant deep venous pathology was seen in patients with left side involvement, previous deep venous thrombosis and abdominal wall collaterals. Conclusion: This high incidence emphasize the fact that deep venous pathology is extremely common in patients with venous leg ulcers especially in those with left side involvement, previous deep venous thrombosis and abdominal wall collaterals