Retrospective analysis reveals inadequate compression therapy in 80% of patients with venous leg ulceration, indicating need for improved treatment strategies.
In outpatient VLU care around 80% of patients do not receive consistent compression therapy and are therefore not adequately treated. There is an urgent need for action to improve treatment of patients with VLU in Germany.
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