WoundT14.0; T14.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Vulnus

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Polyätiological, acute or chronic defect of the covering tissue of the skin or the mucous membrane.

ClassificationThis section has been translated automatically.

  • From the point of view of (dermatological) efflorescence description, a wound can be characterised as follows, depending on its type and depth and on morphological criteria:
  • Furthermore, a wound can be classified according to its duration and etiology (see below wound, chronic):

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

See below for wound treatment Wound, chronic.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer