This 87-year-old male presented with a complicated case involving ongoing and disfiguring ulcerations to his lower legs, lymphoedema and cellulitis. Diagnosis revealed some deep-seated problems, but two simple treatments and he’s back on his feet.
Before
- Age/Sex:
- 87/Male
- Presenting Problem/s:
- Chronic ulceration
- Lymphoedema
- Cellulitis
- Diagnosis/es:
- Secondary lymphoedema
- Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)
- Previous deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Treatment:
- Endovenous laser ablation (EVA)
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy (UGS)
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After
- Progress:
- Completely healed ulcer
- Outfitted with Compression Grade 2 stockings
- Daily 30min walks
- Prognosis:
- Very good
- 90% of cases are free of CVI at the 5-year mark
- 1 in 3 patients require future UGS treatment
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