Treatment of venous ulcers in drug addicts: A case report

Vasileva, Mirela and Brishkoska Boshkovski, Vesna and Petrov, Andrej (2021) Treatment of venous ulcers in drug addicts: A case report. Our Dermatology Online, 12 (4). pp. 439-441. ISSN 20819390

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Abstract

Treatment of venous ulcers in drug addicts: A case report Mirela Vasileva Vesna Brishkoska Boshkovski Andrej Petrov

Venous ulcers are common in drug addicts and, although the management of these wounds is the same as in other patients, there are differences in the approach and the outcome of treatment. Those injecting drugs are at risk of serious infections, such as necrotizing fasciitis, wound botulism, and cutaneous anthrax due to the nature of the substances being injected. Herein, we present two cases of venous ulcers in drug addicts in their thirties. Both patients had been suffering from a venous ulcer for several years and the final result differed in the two patients. We concluded that it is necessary to raise awareness of the importance of treatment and lifestyle changes. The multidisciplinary approach in these patients may contribute to the improvement of wound healing.
10 19 2021 439 441 10.7241/ourd.20214.21 http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2021-4-21-venous_ulcers/

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Mirela Vasileva
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2023 12:21
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2023 12:22
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/32484

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