This article is a discussion and presentation for plastic surgeons, in which each section is dedicated to a principle necessary for complex wound reconstruction. Each principle is discussed and includes…
The treatment of diabetic foot ulceration is complex with multiple considerations often leading to limb amputation. This article presents the usefulness of a multidisciplinary approach along with an algorithm to…
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has overwhelmed the wound-healing world. A systematic review puts it into perspective. The authors have developed an algorithm after careful evaluation and analysis of the…
Disturbances to healing observed under hypoxic conditions have given insights into the roles of oxygen. Wound hypoxia is more prevalent than generally appreciated, and occurs even in patients who are…
This review provides a thorough and clear discussion on the outcomes of stem cells in treating chronic wounds. With recent technological developments that now allow isolation and culture of stem…
This article reviews published data on the effects of surgery and compression in the treatment of venous ulcers and the best options for compression therapy. Randomized controlled studies reveal that surgery…
Wounds and damaged tissue become problematic when the tissue repair process does not proceed in a normal manner. Standard treatment of wounds entails topical dressings and devices in conjunction with…
Cutaneous wound healing is a dynamic process with the ultimate goal of restoring skin integrity. On injury to the skin, inflammatory cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and keratinocytes undergo changes in…
Barrier wound therapy is commonplace in the health care environment and functions to limit bacterial colonization and infection in both acute wounds and recalcitrant chronic wounds. This article reviews the…
This article reviews the current evidence available regarding wound debridement of chronic wounds and collates data from existing randomized controlled trials. • Routine use of debridement in the treatment of…
