TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Role of Imaging in Wound Care A1 - Heldmann, Maureen A1 - Kemper-Martin, Abbie A2 - McCulloch, Joseph M. A2 - Kloth, Luther C. Y1 - 2010 N1 - T2 - Wound Healing Evidence-Based Management, 4e AB - In general, radiologic imaging does not play a major role in therapy of the uncomplicated wound. However, wounds that fail to heal as expected can be further investigated with imaging to identify negative contributory factors that can then be ameliorated. Compromise of vascular inflow and efflux and deep infection may be factors in impaired wound healing, and occult foreign bodies present a nidus for continued inflammatory or infectious complication. Many radiologic examinations are available to augment clinical diagnosis and can be performed either alone or in combination. All imaging modalities have inherent advantages and disadvantages, and the optimal choice of examination is guided by patient attributes and clinical context. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184830644 ER -