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[The infected wound].

M L Nerlich1, U Bosch

  • 1Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.

Der Orthopade
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
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Effective infected wound therapy requires understanding infection pathophysiology and early diagnosis. Surgical debridement and judicious antibiotic use are key, supported by improved oxygenation and macrophage function.

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Area of Science:

  • Wound healing and infection management
  • Bacteriology and immunology
  • Surgical pathology

Context:

  • Infected wound therapy relies on understanding infection pathophysiology and early diagnosis.
  • Infection development is influenced by patient condition, local factors (e.g., foreign bodies, necrosis), and bacterial virulence.
  • Diagnosis utilizes classical symptoms (dolor, rubor, calor, tumor, functio laesa) and requires continuous wound care and clinical judgment.

Purpose:

  • To outline the principles and therapeutic strategies for managing infected wounds.
  • To differentiate between encapsulated (abscess) and diffuse (phlegmonous) infections and their respective treatments.
  • To highlight the critical role of surgical debridement and adjunctive therapies.

Summary:

  • Surgical debridement, including excision of infected/necrotic tissue, is the most effective therapy, removing bacterial culture media and aiding phagocytosis.

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  • Abscess treatment involves incision and drainage, while phlegmonous inflammation requires excision of infected tissue.
  • Antibiotics are beneficial under strict indications; enhanced local oxygen supply and macrophage function can support surgical treatment.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a framework for optimal clinical decision-making in infected wound care.
    • Emphasizes the primary role of surgical intervention in infection control.
    • Suggests novel supportive therapies to improve patient outcomes in complex wound infections.