Debridement is the word used to describe a specific surgical procedure.
In a debridement, the surgeon removes damaged tissue from the body to promote healing.
Therefore, many surgeons refer to this combination as an irrigation and debridement, or I&D.
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Debridement for Infections
Infection can be the result of injury or recent surgery.
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