Abstract:BackgroundSurgical wounds that become infected are often debrided because clinicians believe that removal of this necrotic or infected tissue will expedite wound healing. There are numerous methods available but no consensus on which one is most effective for surgical wounds.
ObjectivesTo determine the effect of different methods of debridement on the rate of debridement and healing of surgical wounds.
Search methodsIn March 2013, for this third update, we searched the Cochrane Wounds Group Specialised Registe… Show more
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