Fernández MJI

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ABSTRACT

Debridement of an ulcer in a correct and proper way is fundamental for the surgeon or the clinician, even if there is neither acute infection nor gross necrosis. It is vital to bear in mind acute new concepts such as the presence of metalloproteases, senescent cells and fibroblasts and bacterial biofilm, i.e. everything that contributes to the existence of local chronic inflammatory and pathological environment. This article was aimed at bringing the doctor treating difficult healing wounds or chronic ulcers closer to the realities of the clinical picture that he/she is facing. A literature review related to this topic covering 10 years was made. The criteria of several authors, the most used concepts and the latest methods in today's medical world, in addition to the updating on useful and practical concepts on when and how to perform the therapeutic debridement and its advantages were all presented in this paper. It is essential for the physician to learn and to develop the art of debridement in order to achieve the best satisfactory results for the patients. However, risk factors such as smoking, diabetes control, associated venous or arterial vasculopathy treatment and nutritional status of the patient are guiding elements that every physician should take into account and evaluate when assisting a patient with difficult healing wound or with chronic ulcer.

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