In the seminar presented by Dr. Emre Doğruer, the basic physiological stages of the wound healing process and clinical applications were discussed. Wound healing was examined in four main stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and maturation. The hemostasis stage involved stopping bleeding and clot formation, while the inflammation stage involved the clearance of pathogens and the breakdown of damaged tissue. The proliferation phase focused on new tissue formation and fibroblast activation. The maturation and remodeling phase ended with the reorganization of collagen fibers and increased wound strength.

In the clinical applications section, modern wound care techniques and treatment methods were emphasized. Debridement, removal of necrotic tissue from the wound site, dressing selection, antibiotic use for the management of infected wounds and innovative treatment modalities (e.g. negative pressure wound therapy and bioengineered skin grafts) were discussed.

In chronic wound management, treatment strategies for common problems such as pressure sores, diabetic foot ulcers and venous ulcers were discussed. Particular emphasis was placed on prevention of pressure sores and infection control of diabetic foot ulcers. -Plastic Surgery