Abstract:
La diabetes mellitus es una enfermedad crónica que puede causar
complicaciones graves, como el "pie diabético", caracterizado por la presencia de
úlceras en los pies. Estas úlceras, si no se tratan adecuadamente, pueden llevar a
amputaciones. Existen diversos sistemas de clasificación y tratamiento... Ver más
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that can lead to severe complications, such as
"diabetic foot," characterized by the presence of ulcers on the feet. These ulcers, if
not treated properly, can lead to amputations. There are various classification
systems and treatments for ulcers, such as hydrocolloid and hydrogel dressings,
which promote healing by maintaining a moist environment. This paper reviews the
literature on the classification and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
Objectives: To compare hydrogel dressings with hydrocolloid dressings to
determine which is more effective in treating diabetic ulcers, considering parameters
such as healing speed, infection reduction, and improvement of the ulcer bed.
Methodology: Systematic searches were conducted in the PubMed, Embase, and
Redalyc databases up to July 5, 2024, including all scientific articles addressing the
use of hydrogel and hydrocolloid dressings to treat ulcers in diabetic patients.
Results: A total of 9 articles were included in this review, covering various types of
reviews, trials, case studies, and Bayesian network analyses. The articles evaluated
the effectiveness of the dressings based on parameters such as healing speed,
infection reduction, and improvement of the ulcer bed. All articles showed favorable
results for the use of hydrogel dressings in diabetic ulcers, except for one article that
presented a limited conclusion on hydrogel use due to numerous limitations.
Conclusion: The review showed that hydrogel dressings are highly effective in
treating diabetic foot ulcers. In comparison, there is a lack of studies evaluating the
use of hydrocolloid dressings in diabetic ulcers.
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