Enzymatic Wound Debridement; Role of Papaya in the Management of Post Cesarean Gaped Wounds

Background: Enzymatic wound debridement is an emerging concept in facilitating the wound healing process. Papaya has de-sloughing, antibacterial and wound healing properties. It has been used in African countries since centuries for different medicinal pur-poses. Apart from anecdotal reports and few studies on chronic ulcers and burns, no planned studies are avai-lable to support its action in postoperative wound infe-ction. Objectives: To compare efficacy and safety of pap-aya dressing with conventional wound dressing with povidone iodine in post cesarean section gaped wou-nds