Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Outcomes of Secondary Intention Wound Care Methods

Secondary intention is an established method of allowing post-surgical defects to heal. Previous studies have shown a positive association between the frequency of debridement and healing rates in chronic wounds. However, the effect of debridement on acute, post-surgical wounds is not well-described in the literature.

This randomized controlled trial is designed to determine whether aggressive and frequent debridement of an acute post-surgical wound shortens healing time.