A Sipponen
Päijät-Häme Central Hospital,
Finland
Research Article
Healing of Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers of PEDIS Grade 1-2 at Home Care with Topical Antiseptics: An Observational Follow-Up Investigation
Author(s): A Korzon-Burakowska, M Przezdziak, E Orłowska-Kunikowska, A Sipponen and J J JokinenA Korzon-Burakowska, M Przezdziak, E Orłowska-Kunikowska, A Sipponen and J J Jokinen
Objective: This observational and clinical prospective follow-up study examined the healing of ordinary diabetic foot ulcers at home-care setting with two commercially available topical antiseptics, one in formulation as a solution and the other one as a salve.
Method: The study population consisted of 35 consecutive adult outpatients with diabetic foot ulcers that were classified as grades 1-2 by using the PEDIS (Perfusion, Extent, Depth, Infection and Sensation) classification system. The patients were treated by two commercial antiseptics (Abilar® 10% Resin Salve or Octenidine® solution) and followed-up by a specialized clinic with four follow-up visits during a treatment period of 145 days on average. All patients performed the wound care at home after instructions from the clinic.
Results: At study entry, th.. View More»
