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Comparative Study
. 2003 Jun;12(6):237-9.
doi: 10.12968/jowc.2003.12.6.26503.

Why gauze dressings should not be the first choice to manage most acute surgical cavity wounds

E Bethell  1
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Comparative Study

Why gauze dressings should not be the first choice to manage most acute surgical cavity wounds

E Bethell. J Wound Care. 2003 Jun.

Abstract

Acute surgical wounds left to heal by secondary intention are often routinely managed with gauze fabric dressings. This paper reviews research that suggests newer, modern dressings are more cost-effective and cause less pain on removal.

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