Long-term Mortality among Patients with Chronic Ulcers

• Main Authors: Jenni E. Salenius (Author), Minna Suntila (Author), Tiina Ahti (Author), Heini Huhtala (Author), Annikki Vaalasti (Author), Teea T. Salmi (Author), Teija Kimpimäki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Chronic ulcers cause a significant burden to patients and society. This study evaluated long-term mortality among patients with chronic ulcers diagnosed at a dermatology clinic between 1980 and 2010. The mortality risk and causes of death of 3,489 patients with ulcers were compared with a matched re...