Advanced wound therapies to promote healing in patients with severe peripheral arterial disease: two case reports

Patients with significant peripheral arterial disease (PAD) face many challenges with wound healing. This is primarily due to lack of adequate blood flow to a wound site to allow effective healing. Restoration of adequate blood flow may require surgical as well as medical interventions. Consequently, patients with PAD may have surgical wounds in addition to pre-existing arterial ulcers they have on presentation to a vascular service. A holistic approach to wound assessment and care planning is crucial to optimise healing. This case study outlines the importance of using advanced wound therapies in addition to evidence-based holistic wound care to achieve healing in two patients with complex PAD.