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How do chronic leg wounds heal?

Conditions such as venous leg ulcer may lead to development of chronic leg wounds in the lower legs of patients. In this video, Prof Davies discusses the possible causes of chronic leg wounds and subsequently how the wounds can be treated and healed.

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