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
Scientific Content
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
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
Acibadem Health Group, Acibadem Altubizade Hospital, Wound Care Clinic, Istanbul, TURKEY