51 year old morbidly obese male on hospice for heart failure | Figure 1

51 year old morbidly obese male on hospice for heart failure. He has extensive lower extremity breakdown as pictured, with various open and weeping sores up both shins and inner thighs. He is currently not being treated with any wound care. Wound recommendations appreciated.

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