One in one hundred people will develop a leg ulcer at some time in their life.

At least 75% of leg ulcers can be attributed to problems with veins. About 15% are due to problems with arteries and veins, and 10% are due to other problems.

Venous leg ulcers can develop as a result of varicose veins and/or deep vein  thrombosis (DVT). Whilst surgery to correct problems with the deep veins after DVT remains experimental, there is good evidence to show that treating varicose veins can reduce the risks of developing venous leg ulcers and lead to sustained healing of such ulcers once they have developed.

MVC has pioneered the use of Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy for the prevention and treatment of chronic venous ulceration, and have recently published the following papers on our experience:

Darval K, Bate G, Adam D, Silverman S, Bradbury A. Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for the treatment of chronic venous ulceration: a preliminary study. 2009. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 38; 6: 464 - 469 click here to view article

Pang K, Bate G, Darval K, Adam D, Bradbury A. Healing and recurrence rates following ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy of superficial reflux in patients with chronic venous ulceration. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2010; 40: 790 - 795 click here to view article

 

MVC offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary leg ulcer assessment and treatment service.