TY - JOUR
T1 - Wound care
T2 - Biofilm and its impact on the latest treatment modalities for ulcerations of the diabetic foot
AU - Kim, Paul J.
AU - Steinberg, John S.
PY - 2012/6
Y1 - 2012/6
N2 - Biofilm is an increasingly important topic of discussion in the care of the chronic diabetic foot wound. Treatment modalities have focused on biofilm reduction or eradication through debridement techniques, topical therapies, negative pressure therapy, and ultrasound. In addition, advanced wound healing modalities, such as bioengineered alternative tissues, require optimal wound bed preparation with specific consideration of biofilm reduction before their application. Although fundamental principles of diabetic wound care still apply, critical thought must be given to biofilm before implementing a treatment plan for the closure of these complex wounds.
AB - Biofilm is an increasingly important topic of discussion in the care of the chronic diabetic foot wound. Treatment modalities have focused on biofilm reduction or eradication through debridement techniques, topical therapies, negative pressure therapy, and ultrasound. In addition, advanced wound healing modalities, such as bioengineered alternative tissues, require optimal wound bed preparation with specific consideration of biofilm reduction before their application. Although fundamental principles of diabetic wound care still apply, critical thought must be given to biofilm before implementing a treatment plan for the closure of these complex wounds.
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U2 - 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2012.04.008
DO - 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2012.04.008
M3 - Article
C2 - 22817855
AN - SCOPUS:84864057026
SN - 0895-7967
VL - 25
SP - 70
EP - 74
JO - Seminars in Vascular Surgery
JF - Seminars in Vascular Surgery
IS - 2
ER -