Abstract
Comparative study of Four Layer Compression Bandaging and Topical Human Epidermal Growth Factor in Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer
Highlights
Leg ulcers are defined to be loss of epidermal and dermal tissues of leg or foot
The Human epidermal growth factor (H-EGF) dressing group was very effective as there was faster ulcer healing when compared to regular four layered dressing
Topical H-EGF along with four layer dressing can be used in chronic venous leg ulcer, as it significantly hastens healing time than the conventional four layer bandaging technique alone
Summary
Leg ulcers are most commonly caused due to venous Insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, neuropathy often due to diabetes and ulcer from prolonged pressure and ischemia [1]. The goals of non-operative treatment: for venous ulceration are to promote healing of the existing ulcer and prevent recurrences while allowing the patient to maintain a normal ambulatory status. Compression therapy remains the primary non-operative treatment for chronic venous insufficiency despite progress in both ablative and reconstructive venous surgery [4]. 1% of the population suffer from a leg ulcer at some stage during their lives. Venous leg ulcers are consequence of chronic venous insufficiency
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