Use of a hydrocapillary dressing in the management of highly exuding ulcers: a comparative study.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and performance of Alione Hydrocapillary dressing (Coloplast A/S) in the management of highly exuding chronic venous leg ulcers and compare it with two hydropolymer dressings,Tielle and Tielle Plus (Johnson & Johnson).

Method: A comparative clinical trial was conducted on 97 patients with an ankle brachial pressure index > or = 0.8 and a highly exuding leg ulcer.

Sustained silver-releasing dressing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

This study investigated the clinical performance and safety of a sustained silver-releasing foam dressing, Contreet Foam, in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Twenty-seven patients with diabetic foot ulcers of grade I or II (Wagner's classification) were followed for six weeks: one week run-in using Biatain dressings, four weeks' treatment with Contreet dressings. Four ulcers healed during the four-week treatment with Contreet 56% in average.

Benefits of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of recurrent diabetic foot ulceration in Lithuania: a prospective study.

Objective: To assess the ability of a multidisciplinary approach to diabetic foot care to reduce the incidence of recurrent ulceration and amputations compared with standard care in a 2-year prospective study.

Research Design And Methods: A total of 145 patients with a past history of neuropathic foot ulcers but no evidence of peripheral vascular disease entered the study. Subjects were screened for their neuropathic and vascular status at baseline, and all received identical foot care education.