Definitions and Guidelines for Assessment of Wounds and Evaluation of Healing

Background:

Chronic wounds represent a worldwide problem. For laboratory and clinical research to adequately address this problem, a common language needs to exist.

Observation:

This language should include a system of wound classification, a lexicon of wound descriptors, and a description of the processes that are likely to affect wound healing and wound healing end points.

Conclusions:

The report that follows defines...