Effect of enzymatic debridement with collagenase on acute and chronic hard-to-heal wounds

200640 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Mario Marazzi · Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Alessandro Di Stefani · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Anna Chiaratti · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Marco N. Ordanini · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Laura Falcone · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Vincenzo Rapisarda · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Abstract

This large retrospective analysis shows that collagenase treatments in outpatient clinics are effective and well accepted in patients with burns affecting < or = 15% BSA or with chronic ulcers of various aetiologies. Implementation of collagenase treatments in outpatient clinics has the potential to improve wound healing and may also decrease the cost of wound care.

Topics & Keywords

Wound Healing and Treatments Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Burn Injury Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Wound Care

Volume 15, Issue 5, pp. 222-227

DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2006.15.5.26910

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