Publication Name	World Journal of Diabetes
Manuscript ID	97077
Country	China

Category	Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Evaluating the effectiveness of ultrasound-assisted wound debridement in managing diabetic foot ulcers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Rui Yang, Geng Chen, Qing-Yun Pan, Yao Yao, Yan-Fen Li, Hai-Ting Chen, Chang-Jiang Lei and Xia Liang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Hubei Province Top Medical Youth Talent Program, Wuhan Knowledge Innovation Special Basic Research Project 2023020201020558 Clinical Research Project of Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University LCYJ2021B004 and LCYJ2019B010 Science and Technology Plan Project of Zhanjiang 2022A01191
Corresponding Author	Chang-Jiang Lei, MD, Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jianghan University (The Fifth Hospital of Wuhan), No. 122 Xianzheng Street, Hanyang District, Wuhan 430050, Hubei Province, China. leichangj0420@163.com
Key Words	Diabetic foot ulcers; Ultrasound-assisted wound debridement; Healing time; Healing rates; Meta-analysis
Core Tip	Ultrasound-assisted wound debridement (UAWD) significantly accelerates the healing process of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) compared to standard treatment methods. Our meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials reveals a notable enhancement in DFU healing rates with the application of UAWD. Evidence from the study supports the integration of UAWD into standard DFU care protocols to improve patient outcomes. Sensitivity analysis and rigorous assessment for publication bias confirm the robustness and reliability of our findings regarding UAWD's efficacy. The adoption of UAWD could represent a pivotal shift in DFU management, offering a more effective solution to a widespread clinical challenge.
Citation	<p>Yang R, Chen G, Pan QY, Yao Y, Li YF, Chen HT, Lei CJ, Liang X. Evaluating the effectiveness of ultrasound-assisted wound debridement in managing diabetic foot ulcers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <i>World J Diabetes</i> 2025; 16(2): 97077</p>

Received	2024-05-22 04:05
Peer-Review Started	2024-05-22 04:06
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-09-19 13:01
Revised	2024-10-02 16:58
Second Decision	2024-10-23 01:50
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-10-30 13:16
Articles in Press	2024-10-30 13:16
Publication Fee Transferred	2024-10-31 06:30
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2024-11-25 21:21
Typeset the Manuscript	2024-12-04 01:52

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