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debridement-surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing.
Debridement remains a standard of care. Fundamental to proper wound healing, it can be done by surgical or nonsurgical methods. Debridement is integral to transforming the hostile environment of a chronic wound to a receptive environment that promotes healing. This article gives an overview of debridement techniques.