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Hydroclean Plus treatment in an infected lymphovenous ulcer

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Hydroclean Plus treatment in an infected lymphovenous ulcer

Type
Poster
Topics
Debridement
Language
EN
Publication Year
2019
Author(s)
Emre Özker
Approx. reading time
5 min

Introduction

The mainstay of the treatment in lymphovenous ulcers is applying appropriate compression to aid the microcirculati on of the skin through decreasing the edema which is also crucial in decreasing the amount of exudation from the wound area.

Lymphedema and diabetes create a suitable environment for infection with protein rich leakage and hampered cellular defense. Local wound care and infection treatment becomes more important in avoiding septicemia and wound healing in this group of patients

Authors

Emre Özker
Acibadem Health Group, Acibadem Altubizade Hospital, Wound Care Clinic, Istanbul, TURKEY

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