Atypical and Complex Wounds
Fistulae: A Problem for the Ages
August 16, 2013
By Lydia A Meyers RN, MSN, CWCN
Enterocutaneous Fistulae (ECF) are a major healthcare issue affecting patients, their lives and the healthcare system. ECF are defined as abnormal connections from o...
Fistulas 101
December 5, 2019
By the WoundSource Editors
Fistulas are abnormal connections or passageways between two organs or vessels that do not usually connect. Although they typically develop as a result of an injury or su...
Functional Medicine for Chronic Wound Conditions
October 28, 2015
By Paula Erwin-Toth MSN, RN, CWOCN, CNS, FAAN
Fall is in full swing. The leaves in Ohio are just past their full glory, the Cleveland Browns are having another disappointing season and the debate a...
Hidradenitis suppurativa: What Is It?
April 4, 2024
In this interview, Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS discusses what Hidradenitis suppurativa is and relevant questions in relation to his WoundCon Spring 2024 session titled, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Wounds:...
How Debridement Helps in Managing Chronic Wounds
April 30, 2019
By the WoundSource Editors
In chronic wounds, debridement can be used to remove dead and necrotic tissue or to remove foreign material. Debridement has repeatedly been shown to expedite healing and...