Polypoid granulation tissue in pressure ulcers: Significance of describing individual ulcers

Granulation tissue formation is required for the healing of deep pressure ulcers. The wound healing process is often delayed at the stage of granulation tissue formation. The pathogenesis of pressure ulcers showing granulation tissue may vary; however, no terminology has been defined to describe existing ulcers. Thus, we previously defined terminology for granulation tissue to describe individual ulcers. Based on these terms, we retrospectively evaluated the findings of deep pressure ulcers. In particular, we focused on polypoid granular tissue, a unique morphological feature.

Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - July 4, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Yoshiko Takahashi, Yayoi Nagai, Hiroyuki Kanoh, Fumihiro Mizokami, Yusuke Murasawa, Masahiko Yoneda, Zenzo Isogai Source Type: research