Christopherson K. The impact of diabetes on wound healing: implications of microcirculatory changes.
Br J Community Nurs 2004;
8:S6-13. [PMID:
14700006 DOI:
10.12968/bjcn.2003.8.sup6.12552]
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Abstract
Diabetes is a well known cause of delayed wound healing yet the impact of diabetes on wound healing is not widely appreciated. This article examines the potential impact of diabetes-related microvascular disease on wound healing processes. The article reviews the available evidence and examines the practical consequences for nurses concerned with maintaining tissue viability.
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