An improved method of delayed primary closure. An aggressive management approach to unfavorable wounds.
A technique of delayed primary closure is described that incorporates currently known principles of contaminated wound management. The technique utilizes periodic, aggressive wound debridement monitored by mapping of quantitative bacterial culture sites.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013537:Sutures; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents