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The assessment and management of hypergranulation
Aby Mitchell1, Doris Llumigusin2
1Senior Lecturer, Adult Nursing, University of West London.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 18, 2021
Summary
Hypergranulation, or overgranulation, occurs when excess granulation tissue impedes wound healing during the proliferation phase. Further research is needed to identify effective treatments for this common wound complication.
Area of Science:
- Wound healing research
- Tissue regeneration studies
Background:
- Wound healing progresses through four distinct phases: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation.
- Complications in any phase can delay the healing process.
- Hypergranulation, characterized by excessive granulation tissue growth, occurs during the proliferation phase.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe hypergranulation as a complication in wound healing.
- To identify potential causes and clinical presentations of hypergranulation.
- To highlight the need for further research into hypergranulation treatments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on wound healing phases and complications.
- Clinical observation of hypergranulation characteristics.
- Analysis of potential etiological factors for hypergranulation.
Main Results:
- Hypergranulation presents as raised, discolored, or swollen tissue that bleeds easily.
- Potential causes include infection, friction, nutritional deficits, and stress.
- Current understanding of hypergranulation treatment is limited.
Conclusions:
- Hypergranulation is a significant impediment to wound healing.
- Identifying and addressing underlying causes is crucial for management.
- More research is urgently required to develop effective therapeutic strategies for hypergranulation.
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