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Venous Ulcers
- 1st Edition - August 22, 2007
- Editors: John J. Bergan, Cynthia K. Shortell
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 7 3 5 6 5 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 4 9 0 3 - 3
One of the only books discussing new advances in venous ulcer therapy, Venous Ulcers provides a comprehensive look at the molecular biology and pathophysiology of venous ulcers… Read more
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Request a sales quoteOne of the only books discussing new advances in venous ulcer therapy, Venous Ulcers provides a comprehensive look at the molecular biology and pathophysiology of venous ulcers. It discusses the many new treatments currently being used that offer non-invasive treatment options to patients with venous ulcerations.
- Leg ulcers are defined as a discontinuity of the epithelial surface; a local defect or excavation of the surface of the skin
- Venous ulceration tends to take a number of months to heal followed by frequent relapse to further episodes
- This work discusses the newest tools of patient investigation that have emerged in recent years that help to shorten patient recovery times and provide less invasive treatments
Researchers & clinicians in dermatology and cosmetic surgery, students in dermatology and cosmetic surgery
- No. of pages: 368
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 22, 2007
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780123735652
- eBook ISBN: 9780080549033
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John J. Bergan
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Vein Institute of La Jolla, CA, U.S.A.CS
Cynthia K. Shortell
Dr. Cynthia K. Shortell is a Professor of Surgery, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, and Executive Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. With Dr. John Bergan, Dr. Shortell was an editor for the 1st edition of Venous Ulcers book. For decades, Dr. Shortell has worked relentlessly to advance the management of patients with venous ulcers as well as in education and research. Dr. Shortell served as the Director of Duke University Vein Center, the Leader of Duke University Congenital Vascular Anomalies Team, the Medical Director of Duke University Vascular Non-Invasive Laboratory, Chair for Appointments, Tenure and Promotions Committee at Duke Medical Center, and Director of the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at Duke University School of Medicine. Nationally, Dr. Shortell holds distinguished recognition as Associate Editor of the Journal of Vascular Surgery and is an elected member of many national and international societies and organizations, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Venous Forum, the American College of Phlebology, and the International Society of Surgery.
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Duke University Medical Center Vascular Surgery, USARead Venous Ulcers on ScienceDirect