Chronic Wounds: Diagnosis and Management
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chronic wound; diabetic foot ulcer; venous leg ulcer; bacterial burden; pressure ulcer
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, "Chronic Wounds: Diagnosis and Management," is dedicated to advancing the understanding and precision of diagnosing chronic wounds. It highlights the latest diagnostic techniques, assessment protocols, and clinical decision-making frameworks for the accurate identification of chronic wound conditions. This collection of articles explores the complexities of wound assessment, including risk factors, wound classification systems, and the role of advanced imaging modalities. By providing comprehensive insights into diagnostic approaches, this Special Issue aims to empower healthcare professionals to make informed treatment decisions, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes in the management of chronic wounds.
Dr. Thomas E. Serena
Dr. Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- chronic wound
- imaging
- biomarker
- point-of-care techniques
