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ArticleDermatology practical & conceptual2023

Digital Ulcers: Multidisciplinary Approach and Dermatological Management.

Michela Starace, Gionathan Orioni, Aurora Alessandrini, Francesca Bruni, Carlotta Baraldi, Cosimo Misciali, Bianca Maria Piraccini

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7 authors.

Michela StaraceDermatology Unit-IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.
Gionathan OrioniDermatology Unit-IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.
Aurora AlessandriniDermatology Unit-IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.
Francesca BruniDermatology Unit-IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.
Carlotta BaraldiDermatology Unit-IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.
Cosimo MiscialiDermatology Unit-IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.
Bianca Maria PiracciniDermatology Unit-IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.

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Abstract

introductionDigital ulcers represent a current public health issue, due to the relevant difficulties in their management and their tendency to become chronic, non-healing lesions.

objectivesOur case series represents an opportunity to discuss the main comorbidities of digital ulcers and to present an evidence-based treatment protocol that has proved highly effective in our clinical practice.

methodsWe collected the clinical data about clinical features, associated diseases and diagnostic therapeutical procedures of 28 patients with digital ulcers referred to our Wound Care Service at S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital.

resultsDigital ulcers were divided into 5 categories, based on the causative agent: peripheral artery disease: 5/16 females and 4/12 males, diabetes-associated wounds: 2/16 females and 1/12 males, mixed wounds: 4/12 males, pressure wounds: 3/16 females and 2/12 males, and immune-mediated diseases associated with wounds: 6/16 females and 1/12 males. Each group received specific management, based on the characteristics of the ulcer and the underlying comorbidities.

conclusionsThe clinical evaluation of digital wounds requires a thorough knowledge of their aetiopathogenesis. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to achieve a precise diagnosis and correct treatment.

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PMCPMC9946100

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