title: [Methods for measurement of wound extent].
abstract: Healing is a biologically complicated process, which is difficult to measure objectively. Several products and pharmaceuticals have been applied to the treatment of both acute and chronic wounds. There are, however, only few well-documented studies of the effect and many recommendations are based on casuistries, undocumented studies or in vitro studies. One of the most prominent problems has been the lack of exact measurements. This article describes the available clinical measurement parameters and discusses their strengths and weaknesses. The following methods of measurement are described: Wound surface area (WSA), wound area (WA), and volume (VOL). A stratification of wounds before measuring is suggested depending on aetiology and form (volume or surface wounds). The most sensitive measure for assessment of wound healing is recommended. From a clinical point of view the transition from a volume to surface wound is not distinct, and therefore WA is recommended as the most relevant measurement during wound healing.
authors: Sårhelingscentret, Hvidovre Hospital, København.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Olsen
authors: F L
authors: FL
authors: Kallehave
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Gottrup
mesh_terms: D001830:Body Surface Area; D006097:Granulation Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000473:pathology; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Målemetoder til vurdering af sårstørrelse.