Wound, Pressure Ulcer and Burn Guidelines (2023)―5: Guidelines for the Management of Lower Leg Ulcers/Varicose Veins, Third Edition Wound/Pressure Ulcer/Burn Guidelines Drafting Committee (Lower Leg Ulcers/Varicose Veins Group)

Abstract

ABSTRACTGuidelines for the management of lower leg ulcers/varicose veins, third edition is a fully revised guideline drafted by the Japanese Dermatological Association Wound/Pressure Ulcer/Burn Guidelines Drafting Committee. They were developed in a systematic and transparent manner with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. In the four clinical questions with meta‐analyses, ultrasonography, compression therapy, surgical therapy, and sclerotherapy were weakly recommended in the treatment of lower leg ulcers/varicose veins. General information on diagnosis, prevention, assessment, and unconventional treatment of lower leg ulcers/varicose veins was also provided.