Experiences with hydrofibres in the moist treatment of chronic wounds, in particular of diabetic foot.
BACKGROUND
Chronic wounds are an everyday problem in general medicine. Likewise, their persistence, painfulness and frequency of relapse are everyday problems which strain the stamina of patients and doctors to the point of desperation. Over recent years, the moist therapy concept has proven to be a major advance in wound treatment. The introduction of innovative wound dressings in the 1990's made it possible to substantially accelerate wound healing and couple it with a simultaneous alleviation of pain.


METHODS
In the scope of our team's experience one such product is the hydrofibre. This paper offers information on the possibilities for using this material on the basis of 135 wound situations, 44% of which are within the context of diabetes mellitus.


RESULTS
There was a positive influence on wound healing in 92% of the cases. This treatment result is analysed in terms of causal, topographic and iconographic aspects.


CONCLUSIONS
Given the main focal points of our group of patients, it may be stated that hydrofibres are suitable for diabetic wounds.
Brunner
U
U
Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland.
Eberlein
T
T
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D014945:Wound Healing