Efficacy of the Treatment by Compression with Hydrogel Wound Dressing (Viewgel^®) for Venous Stasis Ulcer of the Lower Limbs

Abstract

In spite of major improvements in the management of leg ulcers and wound healing, the best method to manage, cure, and prevent these ulcers are yet to be clarified. One of the problems on bandage of leg with ulcers is how to cover these ulcers without adhesion. In this study, we evaluated the effect of hydrogel wound dressing (Viewgel^®) in 8 patients venous stasis ulcer. The clinical effectiveness and safety of hydrogel wound dressing for the treatment of venous stasis ulcer were assessed. This study showed that these procedures are effective for rapid healing of the ulcer and seemed to be more comfortable for the patients as compared to conventional regular gause dressing. We conclude that the treatment with hydrogel wound dressing was safe and effective for venous stasis ulcers of the lower limbs.