Removal of inflamed, devitalized, or contaminated tissue or foreign material from or adjacent to a lesion.
Is the process of removing nonliving tissue from pressure ulcers, burns, and other wounds.
Removal of dead or damaged tissue or other matter, especially from a wound.
The surgical cleansing of a wound by removal of dead, injured, or infected tissue.
The removal of dirt or dead tissue from a wound to help healing.
Removal of necrotic tissue.
Removal of non-healthy tissue and foreign material from a wound or burn to prevent infection and permit healing.
Removal of necrotic tissue to foster the regeneration of healthy tissue.
Surgical removal of foreign material or damaged, dead, or contaminated tissue from a severe wound or injury. Surgical debridement usually requires an anesthetic because it involves cutting away the damaged tissue with sharp instruments or a laser. Debridement helps promote healthy healing of badly damaged skin, tissue, muscle, and bone.
The surgical removal of foreign material and damaged tissue from a wound.
The surgical extraction of foreign objects and/or the removal of deceased, injured, or infected tissue from a wound or burn is performed with the objective of revealing the underlying healthy tissue. This treatment facilitates the optimal recovery and healing of severely damaged skin, muscles, and other bodily tissues.
The surgical removal of all infected, damaged, and dead tissue from a wound for cleaning.