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debridement-surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing.
When necrotic or foreign material is present in a wound, sharp or surgical debridement can reduce the risk of infection and sepsis and aid wound healing. In this article the author considers the various methods of debridement and concludes that sharp debridement should be considered as the 'gold standard'.