FIGURE 23.7. Frequency of Wound Debridement Correlates with Improved Healing. There was a strong correlation between the frequency of debridement and healing of chronic diabetic foot ulcers, supporting the concept that the abnormal cellular and molecular environment of chronic wounds impairs healing.

FIGURE 23.7Frequency of Wound Debridement Correlates with Improved Healing. There was a strong correlation between the frequency of debridement and healing of chronic diabetic foot ulcers, supporting the concept that the abnormal cellular and molecular environment of chronic wounds impairs healing.

From: 23, Principles of Wound Healing

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Mechanisms of Vascular Disease: A Reference Book for Vascular Specialists [Internet].
Fitridge R, Thompson M, editors.
Adelaide (AU): University of Adelaide Press; 2011.
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