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Comparison of two occlusive bandages in the treatment of venous leg ulcers
Author(s) -
ERIKSSON G.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1986.tb02801.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , occlusive , surgery , general surgery
SUMMARY A randomized controlled study was performed in 34 patients with venous leg ulcers. No difference was found in the healing rate between a new hydrocolloid dressing plus compression, and a double layer bandage, consisting of an inner paste bandage (i.e. a stocking impregnated with zinc oxide paste) and an outer elastic bandage. The paramenters chosen for objective evaluation were stereophotogrammetric measurement of ulcer area and volume, and bacterial counts.