The decubitus ulcer: many questions but few definitive answers

Abstract Decubitus ulcers appear to be associated with insidious trauma. Differential diagnosis can be tricky, and etiology is controversial with sustained localized pressure which plays a significant role. Sustained pressure can stretch soft tissues and blood vesels, causing multiple microthrombi a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinics in dermatology 2007, Vol.25 (1), p.101-108
Hauptverfasser:	Parish, Lawrence Charles, MD, Lowthian, Peter, M.Phil, SRN, Witkowski, Joseph A., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Humans Medical sciences Pressure Ulcer - diagnosis Pressure Ulcer - etiology Pressure Ulcer - therapy Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
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