ULCERS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY

1. Epidemiology of Leg Ulcer
2. Impact of Ulceration
3. Types of Ulcers of Lower Extremity
4. Healing of Leg Ulcers
5. Clinical Anatomy of Lower Extremity
6. Approach to a Case of Ulcer of Lower Extremity
7. Investigations for Ulcer of the Lower Extremity
8. Microbiology of Ulcer
9. Role of Bacteria in Pathogenesis of Lower Leg Ulcers
10. Venous Ulcer
11. Arterial Ulcer
12. Diabetic Foot Ulcers
13. Neuropathic Ulcers
14. Vasculitis and Ulceration
15. Lymphatic Ulcer of Lower Limb
16. Infective Leg Ulcers
17. Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
18. Pyoderma Gangrenosum
19. Self-Inflicted Ulceration
20. Pressure Ulcers of the Lower Limb
21. Atypical Leg Ulceration
22. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
23. Melanoma of the Extremity
24. Basal Cell Carcinoma
25. Sarcoma of Extremities Presenting as Ulceration
26. Grafts and Flaps for the Lower Limb
27. Amputation of the Lower Extremity
28. Pain Management
29. Documentation of Ulcer

This book focuses on the clinical evaluation and management of ulcers of the lower limbs. There are numerous causes for ulceration in the lower limbs and each variety requires careful clinical evaluation and management approach.
In 29 chapters, written by highly experienced surgeons, the book covers prevalence, types, healing mechanisms, clinical evaluation and microbiology of the ulcers, followed by detailed review of each ulcer variety. Chapters on pyoderma gangrenosum, diabetic foot, grafts and flaps, amputation, pain control strategy and documentation of these cases provide a complete coverage from management stand-point.
The book is essential reading not only for general surgeons and vascular surgeons, but also has relevance for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, dermatologists and oncologists who manage such cases. Also serves as reference guide for post-graduate examination.

Features
• Enriches understanding of management of ulcers of the lower limbs
• Features all the important ulcer varieties
• Includes almost 200 images

Authors
• Professor Ajay K Khanna, MBBS, MS, FAMS, FACS, FICS, FACRSI, MNAMS, MBA, D.Sc, FRSTMH, FAIS, FUICC, FUWAI, FFIM, PDCR, FMAS is Professor of Surgery and Ex Head of Department at Institute of Medical sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He has more than 320 publications and has presented more than 100 Guest lectures at various forums. He has been awarded with more than 10 orations.
• Dr Satyendra K Tiwary, MS, FICS, FMAS is an Assistant Professor of General Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He has published more than 60 publications in various national and international journals. He has keen interest in academics and research with most of his research publications are from wounds and vascular surgery.