Learning objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Explain when to refer patients with leg wounds to vascular surgery
  • Understand the importance of revascularization
  • Explain the value of endovenous treatment of venous disease for healing and prevention of wound recurrence
• Describe when and why a non-healing wound should undergo biopsy
• Describe how surgical debridement facilitates wound healing
• List surgical options for wound closure

Author: Lisa Gould