Atrophie blanche complicated with lower limb infection and maggot growth: A case report
BackgroundAtrophie blanche (AB) is a thrombotic vascular disease, also known as venous vasculitis or segmental hyaline vasculitis, characterized by chronic recurring painful ulcers on the lower legs, especially the ankles. AB is a clinically rare condition, affecting 1%–5% of the population, specifi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.941568/full |