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Case #11 -
A 48 year old woman presented with edema of the left lower leg

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What points in this history support the diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency?  Answer 
2.) What additional history should you obtain?  Answer 
3.) What do you expect to find on physical examination?  Answer 
4.) What are the usual characteristics of a venous stasis ulcer? How is this different from an ischemic ulcer or an ulcer in a diabetic patient?  Answer 
5.) Why do people develop chronic venous insufficiency?  Answer 
6.) Can the risk of developing chronic venous insufficiency be reduced?   Answer 
7.) How should you manage the acute stasis ulcer?  Answer 
8.) What is the non-operative management of chronic venous insufficiency?  Answer 
9.) Is there a role for surgery in the management of chronic venous insufficiency?   Answer 
 
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