Abstract
In their article, Kiguchi et al 1 Kiguchi M.M. Reynolds K.B. Biagetti G.M. Knoles-Barnett K. Naz I. Alfawaz A. et al. Delayed referral of venous ulcers increases resource usage. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2022; 10: 87-93 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (2) Google Scholar investigated the reasons behind venous imaging referral delays for patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs). The patients averaged 8.6 ± 9.7 visits before endovenous thermal ablation. The authors concluded that earlier referrals for venous interrogation could improve healing and decreased resource usage. Although their retrospective study has several points of merit, their findings probably only represent the tip of the iceberg. Delayed referral of venous ulcers increases resource usageJournal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic DisordersVol. 10Issue 1PreviewVenous insufficiency is often not readily recognized as a contributing etiology to nonhealing wounds by nonvascular surgery specialists, potentially delaying appropriate treatment to achieve wound healing and increasing healthcare costs. The objective of the present study was to understand the time and resources used before the definitive treatment of venous ulcers. Full-Text PDF
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