The role of hydrocolloid dressings in the process of debridement and treatment of venous leg ulcers

: Wound debridement is an important cycle of reactions which influences the optimal growth of new cells. It is assumed that the organism has a natural ability to debride and prepare the wound bed for proliferation, usually well enough for wound closure. Nevertheless in cases of venous leg ulcers chronic activity of causal factors may disturb homeosthasis of the micro-environment and modify the cycle of processes. Interventions carried out through systematic debridement should help and facilitate internal healing processes. Ensuring optimal moist wound environment by the use of hydrocoloid dressings facilitate autolysis and optimalize wound micro-environment. The aim of the study was to describe the role of hydrocoloid dressings in the process of debridement and treatment of venous leg ulcers.