Aggressive debridement touted
Preparation technique eliminates abnormal cells, minimizes exudate, and removes phenotypically altered, nonproliferating cells in chronic cases
Publish date: May 1, 2002
Cheryl Guttman
Cheryl Guttman
New Orleans - Although debridement has never been proven scientifically to improve wound healing outcomes, emerging concepts recognize it as an essential component of a comprehensive approach to optimizing the wound bed, Vincent Falanga, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.