Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Close Wound Early

SAN DIEGO — Early wound closure prior to hospital discharge after surgical debridement of infected diabetic foot ulcers yields higher ulcer healing rates and a shorter time to healing, compared with various nonclosure wound management methods, according to a propensity-matched study reported at the annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: news