Ten tips for chronic venous ulcers

The underlying pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency is complex and involves many factors. Studies have shown that average venous ulcers may need 6-12 months for complete healing with an anticipated recurrence rate exceeding 2/3 cases in 5 years. These numbers…
Stopping the ooze

Many of us will do anything or use any product available to stop oozing from suture needle holes. After all, waiting for bleeding to stop is usually not something most vascular surgeons enjoy. Most hemostatic agents are quite expensive and…

