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Diabetic foot ulcer healing with a silver dressing combined with soft silicone technology

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Diabetic foot ulcer healing with a silver dressing combined with soft silicone technology

Gulnaz Tariq
1 June 2014

<p>Diabetic foot ulcers present a wound-healing challenge; infection, exudate, and pain need to be managed appropriately, preferably with a dressing that can manage one or more factors to prevent delayed healing and reduced quality of life. This case report outlines the management of a man presenting with a diabetic foot ulcer at a clinic in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Wound healing was successfully achieved 7 weeks after the initial clinic visit with Mepilex® Ag dressing (Mölnlycke Health Care) combined with Safetec® (Mölnlycke Health Care) soft silicone technology.</p>

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