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Outcome of normal saline versus collagen dressing in management of diabetic foot ulcer – A comparative study

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Original Article

Author Details : G. Rajendran, Uma. D, Prasanna Venkatesh, Ramesh. A*

Volume : 13, Issue : 1, Year : 2023

Article Page : 160-164

https://10.18231/j.pjms.2023.033

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Abstract

Introduction: Diabetic Foot ulcer is a major disease-causing disability to many patients around the world. Treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), which is the most common reason for lower-extremity amputation, remains a serious healthcare problem.
Aim:  To compare the normal saline dressing with collagen dressing in diabetic foot ulcer treatment.
Materials and Methods: This comparative study was conducted on 100 patients, randomised into 50 patients in each group, Normal saline dressing and Collage dressing. The ulcer was evaluated after every 3 days to reduce the size, formation of granulation tissue and epithelisation until the ulcer healed completely or up to 8 weeks, whichever is earlier.
Results: In both, groups male patients were more than female, i.e. CG group with 60% and NS group with 66%. The mean wound size was 47.93 cm for CG and 45.45 cmfor the NS group. The mean percentage improvement of ulcer size (73.43% VS 54.50% in 5 week), presence of granulation tissue (90% VS 0% patients in1 week) and presence of epithelial tissue (74% VS 4% patients in 1 week) were significantly better in CG than in NS group.
Conclusion: From the above study, the collagen dressing is superior compared to normal saline dressing in management of diabetic foot ulcers.
 

Keywords: College dressing, Normal saline dressing, Diabetic foot, Ulcer, Diabetes

How to cite : Rajendran G, Uma. D, Venkatesh P, Ramesh. A, Outcome of normal saline versus collagen dressing in management of diabetic foot ulcer – A comparative study. Panacea J Med Sci 2023;13(1):160-164

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