Calciphylaxis as A Rare Cause of A Chronic Wound in An 83-Year-Old Woman
Chronic wounds are common in elderly patients, and the majority of them are caused by vascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) or chronic venous insufficiency. Because of typical signs, these diseases can be usually easily differentiated. However, 10% of chronic wounds...
Main Authors: | Stefan Dörr, Gregor Weisser, Ralf Lobmann |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/4/1/28 |
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