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Leg Ulcers

Assessment and management of chronic leg ulcers (venous, arterial, mixed).

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Vascular SurgeryDermatology

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Leg ulcer - venous
National
NICE guideline [NG152]: Leg ulcer infection: antimicrobial prescribing
National
SIGN Guideline No 120: Management of chronic venous leg ulcers
National
Assessment and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers (RNAO Best Practice Guideline)
Local
Canadian Consensus Statement for the Management of Venous Leg Ulcers
Local
Compression in venous leg ulcers: a WUWHS consensus document
Local
Management of chronic venous leg ulcers. (SIGN Guideline No 120)
Local
Management of venous leg ulcers: clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum
Local
Management of venous leg ulcers: Clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • How should I assess the adequacy of venous return in a patient with a chronic leg ulcer?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What are the recommended compression therapy options for managing venous leg ulcers in primary care?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with a leg ulcer for specialist vascular assessment?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What role do topical treatments play in the management of chronic leg ulcers, and which are most effective?Updated: 8/22/2025
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