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Understanding methods of wound debridement [PDF]
, 2014 Autolytic debridement describes the body's natural method of wound-bed cleansing, helping it to prepare the wound bed for healing. In acute wounds, autolytic debridement occurs automatically and often does not require intervention, as during the ...
Broadus C +5 more
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Delayed surgical debridement in pediatric open fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
, 2014 Purpose: Open fractures are considered orthopedic emergencies that are traditionally treated with surgical debridement within 6 h of injury to prevent infection.
Erwin, PJ +4 more
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International Wound Journal, 2020 Bacterial colonisation in wounds delays healing, mandating regular bacterial removal through cleaning and debridement. Real‐time monitoring of the efficacy of mechanical debridement has recently become possible through fluorescence imaging.
M. Moelleken +3 more
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Transforaminal interbody debridement and fusion with antibiotic-impregnated bone graft to treat pyogenic discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis: a comparative study in Asian population [PDF]
Asian Spine JournalStudy Design A retrospective cohort study. Purpose To evaluate whether using antibiotic-impregnated bone graft (AIBG) enhances infection control and shortens the postoperative course of pyogenic discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis (PDVO).
Chao-Chien Chang +5 more
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Diabetes mellitus and necrotizing fasciitis – a deadly combination; case report [PDF]
, 2020 Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly destructive affliction of soft tissues, with a mortality rate that may reach 73% of the cases. It is characterized by a progressive inflammation and extended necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and the fascia ...
Andronache, Liliana Florina +8 more
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BioMed Research International, 2018 Introduction Two-stage revision is the gold standard for the treatment of deep implant infection after knee or hip arthroplasty. Irrigation and debridement may be a treatment option for failed 2-stage revisions in cases where a reinfection occurs within ...
M. Faschingbauer +6 more
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International Wound Journal, 2020 Chronic wounds are defined as “hard‐to‐heal” wounds that are caused by disordered mechanisms of wound healing. Chronic wounds have a high risk of infection and can form biofilms, leading to the release of planktonic bacteria, which causes persistent ...
Yukie Kataoka +5 more
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Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2020 We aimed to evaluate the effects of ultrasound-assisted wound (UAW) debridement on cellular proliferation and dermal repair in complicated diabetic foot ulcers as compared to diabetic foot ulcers receiving surgical/sharp wound debridement.
J. Lázaro-Martínez +5 more
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Larval therapy for leg ulcers (VenUS II) : randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2009 Objective To compare the clinical effectiveness of larval therapy with a standard debridement technique (hydrogel) for sloughy or necrotic leg ulcers. Design Pragmatic, three armed randomised controlled trial.
Bland, J. Martin +10 more
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Advantages of Maggot Debridement Therapy for Chronic Wounds: A Bibliographic Review
Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 2020 GENERAL PURPOSE To present an overview of the advantages of maggot debridement therapy as a treatment for chronic wounds through the review of several larval properties.
José Moya-López +4 more
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