Diabetic Wound Care with Topical Honey

Authors

  • Santi Sookvhan, M.D. Division of Surgery Damnernsaduak Hospital, Ratchaburi

Abstract

Report of three patients with diabetic foot ulcer, two were males and the other one was female, who had severe infected wound that progress to necrotizing fasciltis. Treatment included debridement of necrotic tissue, antibiotic and insulin for diabetic control. Then dressing with natural honey.

The result of treatment was satisfied that the granulation tissue grow within 2 weeks then skin graft was done. None of them had to be amputated. Two of them was amputated one toe. The cost of treatment was exactly cheaper than the conventional treatment.

Author Biography

Santi Sookvhan, M.D., Division of Surgery Damnernsaduak Hospital, Ratchaburi

Thai Board of Surgery

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2018-06-19

How to Cite

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Sookvhan S. Diabetic Wound Care with Topical Honey. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jun. 19 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];27(2-3):817-24. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/129551

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Case Report