Tissue Destruction Classification Systems

Holly Korzendorfer; Pamela Scarborough; Heather Hettrick

doi:10.1097/01.ASW.0000434296.70617.6a

Tissue Destruction Classification Systems

Holly Korzendorfer
, Pamela Scarborough
, Heather Hettrick

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Abstract

Assessing the level of tissue destruction in wounds can be a confusing challenge. This important task is frequently accompanied by questions and the need for clarification to accurately classify the level of damage seen in wounds. The purpose of this article was to present several known classification systems to help clarify this issue for the clinician.

Original language	American English
Journal	Advances in Skin & Wound Care
Volume	26
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000434296.70617.6a
State	Published - Nov 1 2013

Keywords

Diabetic Foot
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Pressure Ulcer
Sensitivity and Specificity
Severity of Illness Index
Skin Diseases
Varicose Ulcer

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Medicine and Health Sciences

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