Secondary intention is an established method of allowing post-surgical defects to heal. Previous studies have shown a positive association between the frequency of debridement and healing rates in chronic wounds. However, the effect of debridement on acute, post-surgical wounds is not well-described in the literature.~This randomized controlled trial is designed to determine whether aggressive and frequent debridement of an acute post-surgical wound shortens healing time.
This is a randomized controlled trial which is designed to determine whether aggressive and frequent debridement of an acute post-surgical wound shortens healing time.