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GlossaryDebridement

removal of dead or damaged tissue to aid healing

Debridement is a medical procedure that involves the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to promote healing in a wound. This process can be performed using various methods, such as surgical instruments, enzymes, or even specialized dressings, and is crucial for preventing infection and facilitating the body's natural healing processes.

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research Effectiveness of Terbinafine in Treating Toenail Onychomycosis and Associated Studies

February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.

research Necrosis of the Donor Site After Hair Restoration With Follicular Unit Extraction: A Case Report

28 citations, July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery”

A patient had skin tissue death at the hair removal site after a hair transplant, which was treated with surgery.

research Hair-Follicle Transplant Into Chronic Ulcers: A New Graft Concept

6 citations, June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”

Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.

research Partial Penile Amputation Due to Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in a Child With Primary Nocturnal Enuresis: A Rare Emergency

6 citations, January 2013 in “Urology”

An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.

research Limb Tourniquet Syndrome: A Cautionary Tale

3 citations, December 2007 in “Injury Extra”

An elderly man with dementia suffered limb damage from rubber bands around his leg, highlighting the need for careful monitoring to prevent such injuries.

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