The chronic non-healing wound: how to make it better

Hosp Med. 1998 Jul;59(7):557-63.

Abstract

Chronic wounds are a commonly encountered problem. An understanding of their aetiology, combined with a systematic approach to their management, is fundamental to achieving an optimal environment for healing to take place.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Diabetic Foot / pathology
  • Diabetic Foot / therapy
  • Foot Ulcer / pathology
  • Foot Ulcer / therapy
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / pathology
  • Leg Ulcer / therapy
  • Pressure Ulcer / pathology
  • Pressure Ulcer / therapy
  • Ulcer / pathology
  • Ulcer / therapy*
  • Varicose Ulcer / pathology
  • Varicose Ulcer / therapy
  • Wound Healing*