Clinical study and surgical treatment of neoplastic ulcers

Objective: Our aim was to study the incidence, clinical type, diagnostic aids, types of treatment and the result of treatment of leg ulcers. Materials & Methods: The study comprises 250 cases of ulcer admitted at Government General Hospital, Kakinada, E.G.Dt., AP. Taking patient history, physical and local examination were doneBlood and urine samples were collected for blood sugar lipid profile etc.Special investigation like x-ray venography arteriography, Doppler ultrasound, were done. Result: Study of sex incidence shows that preponderances of males over females . The treatment is only directed to controlling of infection & repeated dressing and they are usually of long duration. Conclusion: Lower and medial part of the leg is effected in 60% of cases. Mostly men are affected. Non specific ulcers were cured by local dressing and systemic antibiotics.