Venous Leg Ulcer

Original Research

An Open-Label, Proof-of-Concept Study Assessing the Effects of Bromelain-Based Enzymatic Debridement on Biofilm and Microbial Loads in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Ulcers

12/20/2023

Robert J. Snyder

Adam J. Singer

Cyaandi R. Dove

Stephen Heisler

Howard Petusevsky

Garth James

Elinor deLancey Pulcini

Aya Ben Yaakov

Lior Rosenberg

Edward Grant

Yaron Shoham

This study examines the efficacy of a bromelain-based debridement agent for reduction of biofilm in patients with chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.

This study examines the efficacy...

12/20/2023

Wounds

Empirical Studies

Fetal Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix in the Management of Chronic Nonhealing Lower Extremity Wounds

11/27/2023

Susan Benitez-Sanchez, MD¹; Amit Rao, MD²; and Alisha Oropallo, MD^2,3

Susan Benitez-Sanchez, MD1; Amit Rao,...

11/27/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Consensus Statements

Consensus Recommendations for Optimizing the Use of Intact Fish Skin Graft in the Management of Acute and Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds

11/03/2023

Anthony Tickner

Frank Aviles PT

Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD

Eric Lullove DPM

Leah Main

Mark Suski

Naz Wahab

John C. Lantis II

The authors sought to develop consensus recommendations for the clinical use of intact fish skin graft in the management of acute and chronic lower extremity wounds.

The authors sought to develop...

11/03/2023

Wounds

Empirical Studies

A Non-Inferiority Study to Compare the Effect of Silica Gel Fiber Dressing With Alginate Dressing on Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers

10/30/2023

Long Zhang, MD¹; Jin Yang, MD²; Haofu Wang, MD³; Yunmin Cai, MD⁴; Wenjun Zhao, MD⁵; Ruiping Dong, MD⁶; Dongyang Liu, MD⁶; and Xingwu Lu, MD⁷

Long Zhang, MD1; Jin Yang, MD2; Haofu...

10/30/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Case Q&A

Evaluation of a Human Keratin Wound Matrix as an Effective Wound Healing Therapy in Difficult-to-Heal Venous Leg Ulcers

10/02/2023

Scott Ellis, MD¹; Munir Patel, MD¹; Emily Pesek, BS¹: Matthew Carpiniello, MD¹; Jani Lee, MD¹; Brooke Weiss, PA¹; Allison Ramey-Ward, PhD²; John Lantis II, MD¹

Scott Ellis, MD1; Munir Patel, MD1; E...

This Case Q&A discusses the use of human keratin matrix in wound healing.

This Case Q&A discusses the use...

10/02/2023

ePlasty

Original Research

Time and Labor Costs of Compression Therapy Wrap System for Lower Extremity Edema: Results From a Single Center

07/20/2023

Peter J. Mallow

Debashish Chakravarthy Ph.D

Louis Pilati

In this study, researchers compared 2LB and 4LB compression systems for the treatment of lower extremity edema to assess the costs and labor associated with the application of each.

In this study, researchers...

07/20/2023

Wounds

Review

Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers

06/01/2023

Callie Horn

Allegra Fierro

John C. Lantis II

The authors discuss the support that negative pressure wound therapy can provide in the treatment of venous leg ulcers as well as an algorithm for increased use of the modality in this indication.

The authors discuss the support...

06/01/2023

Wounds

Videos

Determining the Most Appropriate Compression for Patients

05/11/2023

Callie Horn

In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.

In this interview, Dr. Callie...

05/11/2023

Wounds

Case Series

Use of Advanced Elastomeric Skin Protectant on Venous Leg Ulcer Periwound Skin

03/03/2023

Emily Greenstein

This study compared healing and periwound skin condition in patients with venous leg ulcers when treated with zinc barrier cream compared to advanced elastomeric skin protectant.

This study compared healing and...

03/03/2023

Wounds

Review

Venous Leg Ulcers: Potential Algorithms of Care

10/24/2022

Crystal V. James

Quinn Murray

So Youn Park

Nazanin Khajoueinejad

Jani Lee

Keval Ray

John C. Lantis II

The authors present a multimodal algorithm of care for the management of venous leg ulcers that details a systematic approach from diagnosis to treatment.

The authors present a multimodal...

10/24/2022

Wounds