Assessing and comparing the quality of wound healing with Vacuum-Assisted Closure and with conventional dressings using Wound Bed Score

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 3

Abstract

BACKGROUND Delayed wound healing is a major health issue in today’s society, particularly in older population. Failure of the wound to heal causes social and financial burdens, in addition to the pain and suffering they have to undergo.

Authors and Affiliations

Sajith Sree kumar, K. R. Bhagavan

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  • EP ID EP552573
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1803011021.
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Sajith Sree kumar, K. R. Bhagavan (2019). Assessing and comparing the quality of wound healing with Vacuum-Assisted Closure and with conventional dressings using Wound Bed Score. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 18(3), 10-21. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-552573