Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
10.12
Clinical photos of wound healing - diabetic ulceration. The
wound bed was prepared using full-thickness debridement to remove
all necrotic tissue and create a bleeding base (a). The RTM graft was
applied using skin staples to affix the graft to the wound margins
circumferentially (b). Following application, a moist environment was
maintained with a mineral oil-soaked fluff compressive dressing. The
dressing was changed and reapplied at 5 (c), 10 (d) and 15 days post-
application. After day 15, the wound was covered with a dry sterile
dressing. Complete closure of the wound is observed at 4 weeks post-
application (e). Figure reprinted from Brigido
et al.
, 2004 with
permission from SLACK Incorporated.
