EPITHELIALIZATION METHODS, DRESSINGS, AND SYSTEMS

摘要

Methods, dressings, and systems for promoting epithelialization of a wound or other tissue are presented. The methods, dressings, and systems help form simulated rete pegs. In one instance, an epithelialization dressing is disclosed that may include a dressing body having a plurality of projections. A plurality of apertures is formed on a portion of the dressing body. The dressing helps manage fluids on the wound and the projections form cavities into which epithelial tissue migrates to from epithelial columns that function like rete pegs. Other dressings, methods, and systems are disclosed.

主权项

1. A method for treating a wound having granulation tissue in a wound bed, the method comprising the steps of:
deploying an epithelialization dressing proximate the granulation tissue in the wound bed, wherein the epithelialization dressing comprises:
a dressing body having a first side and a second side, the dressing body comprising a plurality of apertures disposed through the first side and the second side., anda plurality of projections, each projection having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the second side of the dressing body between the plurality of apertures; and causing a compression force on the epithelialization dressing such that the plurality of projections impinge upon the granulation tissue.