Stasis in venous ulcers: A misnomer that should be abandoned

Authors
Schwartzberg, JB Kirsner, RS
Citation
Jb. Schwartzberg et Rs. Kirsner, Stasis in venous ulcers: A misnomer that should be abandoned, DERM SURG, 26(7), 2000, pp. 683-684
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
10760512 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
683 - 684
Database
ISI
SICI code
1076-0512(200007)26:7<683:SIVUAM>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Leg ulcerations secondary to chronic venous insufficiency have been termed 'stasis ulcers.' This is based on an original idea proposed by Homans in 19 17. However, since then data has been generated suggesting in fact 'stasis' does not occur. In this paper, we review the information that has accumula ted, refuting the concept of stasis. We suggest that the term 'stasis ulcer ' is a misnomer, and should be abandoned.