Treatment of shallow soft tissue ulcers with an infrequent dressing technique.
The usual topical therapy for shallow ulcers involves frequent dressing changes, which are especially difficult in the paraplegic. A special karaya-Stomahesive dressing is presented which may, in certain cases, be changed only once or twice a week with good results.
D000269:Adhesives; D000336:Aerosols; D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007618:Karaya Gum; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000628:therapy; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D011134:Polysaccharides; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000628:therapy
D000269:Adhesives; D000336:Aerosols; D011134:Polysaccharides; D007618:Karaya Gum