Current and future developments in the treatment of chronic wounds

• Main Authors: Chin KY, Anandan SM, Koshal K, Gujadhur P
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-11-01
• Series: Open Access Surgery
• Online Access: http://www.dovepress.com/current-and-future-developments-in-the-treatment-of-chronic-wounds-a14911

Kuen Yeow Chin, Suresh M Anandan,* Karan Koshal,* Prashant Gujadhur* Department of Plastic Surgery, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, United Kingdom *These authors contributed equally to this work Abstract: Chronic wounds are common and their incidence has been on the increase. They place an enormous burden on health care services and have a major impact on several aspects of patients' wellbeing. It is vital for clinicians to recognize the complexity of the underlying processes leading to the development of a chronic wound. With this knowledge, the key factors that led to their development in each patient can be identified and appropriate steps taken to address modifiable factors. There is currently a wide range of treatments available for treatment of chronic wounds, with a range of exciting new treatments being developed. This paper aims to give an overview of the common etiology and pathophysiology of chronic wounds followed by a discussion of a range of current and future developments in their treatment. Keywords: chronic wound, wound healing, cutaneous