In this study the author describes the results of venous stasis ulcers treatment using Unna's boot and activated coal and silver in 47 patients aged 30-80. Total treatment time was from 2 to 16 weeks, with the average of 6 days between two consecutive bandages. Among these 47 patients, 87% have had their wounds healed. 8.5% have been unsuccessful in healing them and 4.5 % have dropped the treatment, the main profits observed were the decrease of bandage number, patients and Public Health Service money saving and treatment compliance.
Venous Stasis ulcer; Activated coal and silver; Unna's boot