PURPOSE

To evaluate the healing process associated with the use of a silver contact dressing (Silverlon) and compression therapy (Unna boot).

HISTORY

A 53 year old male with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and a nonhealing lower extremity venous stasis ulcer with associated intractable edema. He reports 6 years of treatment with multiple wound care modalities, none of which have produced 100% healing.

CURRENT CLINICAL APPROACH (Effective 10/30/01)

The wounds were cleansed and debrided as appropriate. The periwound was protected with skin barrier. A silver dressing(Silverlon) was moistened with sterile water and applied to the wound surlace. A secondary dressing was applied followed by compression therapy. Dressings were changed twice weekly x5 then weekly until closure.

SUMMARY

Despite a significant medical history and multiple treatment failures, the wounds completely healed in 17 weeks.

 

 

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