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What can i do to dress a leg ulcer in a diabetic patient?
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See: Vascular surgeon, wound specialist but team approach often most beneficial eg: endocrinologist, ? Neurologist, ? Infectious disease specialist often part of team.
Answered 12/27/2013
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Cause?: Many ulcers are caused by venous disease even in diabetic patients. These are most often found on the inside of the ankle. If this is the case see a venous doctor.
Answered 5/31/2015
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