Comparision of vacuum-asisted closure and moist wound dressing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Comparision of vacuum-asisted closure and moist wound dressing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Background: Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is a new method in wound care which speeds wound healing by causing vacuum, improving tissue perfusion and suctioning the exudates. This study aims to evaluate its efficacy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Materials and Methods: Thirteen patients wi...

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Main Authors: Hassan Ravari, Mohammad-Hadi Saeed Modaghegh, Gholam Hosein Kazemzadeh, Hamed Ghoddusi Johari, Attieh Mohammadzadeh Vatanchi, Abolghasem Sangaki, Mohammad Vahedian Shahrodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
Subjects:
Diabetic foot ulcers
moist wound dressing
vacuum-assisted closure
wound therapy
Online Access:http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2013;volume=6;issue=1;spage=17;epage=20;aulast=Ravari

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