Wound Measurement in Diabetic Foot Ulceration
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چکیده
In this chapter the authors aim to provide a brief introduction to wound assessment in the diabetic foot and discuss the role of wound measurement within that assessment process. A literature review describing wound measurement in diabetic foot wounds was conducted and a review of wound measurement tools and techniques reported. The results of a wound measurement study using a particular technique and the importance of wound measurement in clinical practice is discussed. Conclusions are drawn and a way forward is suggested.
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