Abstract
Although pressure ulcers are a common problem in patients with paraplegia, pressure is not the only cause of them. This case report illustrates that distal abdominal aortic obstruction resulted in multiple ulcers in a paraplegic patient.
MeSH terms
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Humans
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Leriche Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Leriche Syndrome / etiology
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Leriche Syndrome / physiopathology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Paraplegia / complications
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Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*
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Spinal Cord Injuries / physiopathology
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Time Factors
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Wound Healing