Wound edge biopsy sites in chronic wounds heal rapidly and do not result in delayed overall healing of the wounds

Wound biopsies are an essential diagnostic component in the management of chronic wounds. First, the possibility of malignancy or infection in the wound often requires sampling of the wound edge and its bed. Secondly, several practice guidelines recommend biopsying wounds that have not responded to treatment after 2–6 weeks. However, there has always been a concern that the biopsy may worsen the wound and delay overall healing. In this report,...