Use of Chitosan-Based Dressings for the Management of a Chronic Lower Limb Ulcer: A Case Report

Publication Details:

Kulkarni, M., Deshpande, S. and Lokapure, S., 2022. Use of chitosan-based dressings for the management of a chronic lower limb ulcer: a case report. Wounds: a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice, 34(2), pp.E13-E16.

Wound Details

Patient Profile: An 81-year-old hypertensive female with a history of cellulitis leading to a chronic ulcer on the right lower limb.

Key Findings and Data:

Outcome After 10 Days of Chitosan-Based Dressing Use

    • Granulation Tissue: 100%
  • Pain and Exudate: Significant reduction
  • Infection: Pseudomonas aeruginosa eliminated (confirmed by swab culture)
  • Healing Progress: Wound prepared for skin grafting, followed by successful hospital discharge.

Key Insights

  • MaxioCel facilitated complete granulation and accelerated healing compared to saline dressings.
  • Managed infection effectively, even in the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
    Provided excellent moisture balance, preventing excessive exudate accumulation.
  • MaxioCel dressing Improved pain management, reducing discomfort for the patient.
  • Easy application and removal without damaging newly formed tissue.
  • MaxioCel dressing romoted faster healing, reducing overall hospitalization duration
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