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Venous ulcer information and locations in Mexico
A venous ulcer or leg ulcer is an open skin sore caused by poor blood flow or when the veins can’t pump enough blood due to a damaged valve. Leg ulcers need proper care and treatment, it is important to treat them promptly.
Different factors can produce a leg ulcer, the most common problems are venous or arterial disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or deep venous thrombosis. Treatment involves the combination of controlling the pressure in the leg veins and wound care. Your vascular surgeon might suggest surgery to improve blood flow after conventional methods are not working.
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Benefits
Minimally invasive
Enhanced blood flow
Can prevent amputation
Enhanced blood flow
Can prevent amputation
Venous ulcer
Procedure:
4 hrs.
Hospital stay: 2 - 6 hrs.
Cleared to fly: 2 - 3 days
Hospital stay: 2 - 6 hrs.
Cleared to fly: 2 - 3 days
After surgery
Out of town patients’ follow-ups are scheduled face-to-face with any specialist following the procedure. Patients are clear for flying after 2 - 3 days from the thrombectomy.
Note: Follow-ups can be arranged as face-to-face or virtually. If needed, you can go to your primary care physician to remove sutures or get medication adjustments.
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Locations
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Mexico City, CDMX.
Dr. Jose A. Espinosa
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Venous ulcer frequent questions
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions and what to expect after the surgery.
Can I prevent venous ulcers?
Yes, having healthy habits can help you prevent venous ulcers. Some habits you can adopt are staying at a healthy weight, elevating the legs, exercising regularly, and wearing compression stockings.
How long takes the venous ulcer to heal?
Most ulcers take 4 to 6 months to heal.
What happens if a leave untreaded a venous ulcer?
We don’t recommend leaving untreated an ulcer because of the complications it brings.
Some are infections that can spread to surrounding tissues, sepsis, and the most severe, amputation of the affected limb.
Some are infections that can spread to surrounding tissues, sepsis, and the most severe, amputation of the affected limb.
Disclaimer: This information does not reflect the medical advice from our clinics. All cases are different and this treatment may not suit you. Always refer to a medical professional with the certification and experience. All of our physicians are fully qualified to perform these procedures. For more information and diagnosis contact one of our top specialized clinics.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
