− | Six types of surgical procedures are described for treatment of ulcer such as ''patana'' (incision), ''vyadhana'' (puncturing), ''chhedana'' (excision), ''lekhana'' (scrapping), ''pracchana'' (scarification) and ''seevana'' (suturing). ''Patana'' procedure described by Charaka is same as for ''bhedana'' by Sushruta. Any similar or new procedure can be applied in wound management as per the surgeon’s freedom. [ ] | + | Six types of surgical procedures are described for treatment of ulcer such as ''patana'' (incision), ''vyadhana'' (puncturing), ''chhedana'' (excision), ''lekhana'' (scrapping), ''pracchana'' (scarification) and ''seevana'' (suturing). ''Patana'' procedure described by Charaka is same as for ''bhedana'' by Sushruta. Any similar or new procedure can be applied in wound management as per the surgeon’s freedom. <ref>K. H. Krishnamurthy, editor Prof. P.V. Sharma, Bhela Samhita, Chikitsa sthana, Chap.27, Shloka 14-15, pp 468, Reprint 2008, Chaukhambha Visvabharati, Varanasi.</ref> |