Biofilm therapy for chronic wounds
Yang Liu1, Shengyong Long2, Hanfeng Wang3
1Center of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China.
International Wound Journal
|February 10, 2024
Summary
Biofilms in chronic wounds impede healing. This review explores new biofilm removal treatments, offering a guide for effective chronic wound care and improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Wound healing research
- Microbiology
- Infectious diseases
Background:
- Chronic wounds pose a significant global health burden.
- Biofilms are present in most chronic wounds, delaying healing.
- Effective biofilm removal is crucial for promoting chronic wound closure.
Conclusions:
- New treatments offer revolutionary approaches to chronic wound biofilm management.
- This review aids clinicians in selecting optimal biofilm treatment strategies for improved healing.


