Ulcer, posterysipelomatous A46.x

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Irregular ulcer up to the size of the palm of the hand after acute or chronic recurrent erysipelas. S.a.u. Erysipelas, recurrent.

Localization
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Mainly located on the proximal half of the lower leg.

General therapy
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Causal research, treatment of the underlying disease (e.g. lymphoedema) and rehabilitation of the entry portal (e.g. tinea, ulcus cruris, rhagade, minor injuries), see also erysipelas.

External therapy
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Treatment of the ulcer according to its stage, see below Wound treatment. After the infection has subsided, compression therapy in case of congestion symptoms or post-inflammatory lymphedema, manual or machine/intermittent pneumatic lymphatic massage. S.a.u. lymphedema.

Internal therapy
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Adequate antibiotic treatment of the erysipelas and, if necessary (from the 2nd relapse onwards) antibiotic relapse prophylaxis if necessary. S.u. Erysipelas, recurrent.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020