Non-healing wounds: Can it take different diagnosis?

Area of Science:

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Pathology

Background:

• Wound healing is a complex biological process.
• Numerous systemic and local factors can impede healing.
• Non-healing wounds present significant socioeconomic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the etiologic factors contributing to non-healing wounds.
• To discuss current management strategies for chronic wounds.
• To highlight the need for further research into wound pathophysiology.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of medical data from patients with non-healing or chronic wounds.
• Evaluation of 21 patients admitted to a specific clinic over 14 months.
• Exclusion of 6 patients due to inaccessible data.

Main Results:

• Malignancy was identified as the cause in 2 patients.
• Granulomatous disease was diagnosed in 4 patients.
• Other identified causes included foreign body reactions, infection, and mechanical issues.

Conclusions:

• Non-healing wounds stem from diverse etiologies including malignancy, granulomatous disease, infection, and mechanical factors.
• Effective management requires a thorough understanding of the underlying cause.
• Further research in both clinical and experimental settings is essential for advancing treatment options.