wound healing

Use of a Purified Reconstituted Bilayer Matrix for the Treatment of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Retrospective Case Series

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present an enormous challenge to healthcare providers and systems throughout the world. While many advanced tissue matrices have demonstrated pr...

Michael Tritto , DPM, FASPS;

Adam L. Isaac , DPM, FACFAS;

08/19/2021

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation: Anti-Microbial Solution or Normal Saline for Long Term Success

Background: Negative-pressure wound therapy with instillation is a widely utilized adjuvant in the treatment of complex wounds. Anti-septic solutions are often preferred for instillation,...

Christopher E. Attinger , MD;

Dean H. Meshkin ;

Kenneth L. Fan , MD;

Paul J. Kim , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

Christine Hill , BS ;

Karen K. Evans , MD;

08/19/2021

Original Research

Silver Ion Hydrocolloid Gauze and Self-Adhesive Polyurethane Foam Dressing Combination Therapy Can Better Promote Healing of Skin Graft Donor Area Than Traditional Therapy: A Case Control Study

08/02/2021

Xiaojun Wang ;

Zhifei Liu ;

Jiuzuo Huang ;

Zhi Wang ;

Xiao Long ;

Ang Zeng ;

This case control study investigated whether a combination of silver ion hydrocolloid gauze and self-adhesive polyurethane foam dressing (AG+foam group) was effective in healing skin graft donor sites.

This case control study...

08/02/2021

Wounds

Original Research

Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: Clinicopathological Correlation Leading to a Definition of Diagnostic Criteria

06/07/2021

Robin Reschke ;

Jan C. Simon ;

Sonja Grunewald ;

Uwe Paasch ;

Tino Wetzig ;

Marco Averbeck ;

This study aimed to identify clinical and histological characteristics unique to erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp to aid diagnosis.

This study aimed to identify...

06/07/2021

Wounds

Case Series

Blood Cell Count and the Presence or Absence of Infection in Venous Ulcers Treated With Platelet-Rich Plasma

05/01/2021

Jane Marcy Neffá Pinto ;

Márcia de Assunção Ferreira ;

Lenise Arneiro Teixeira , BSc, PhD;

Joyce Beatriz de Abreu Castro ;

Bruna Maiara Ferreira Barreto Pires , BSN, PhD;

Beatriz Guitton Renaud Baptista de Oliveria , BSN, PhD;

The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence of infection in venous ulcers after 12 weeks of treatment with autologous platelet-rich plasma and determine global white blood cell counts.

The objective of this study was...

05/01/2021

Wounds

Original Research

Does Phototherapy Promote Wound Healing? Limitations of Blue Light Irradiation

04/01/2021

Clemens Memmel ;

Wiebke Eisler ;

Adrien Daigeler , MD;

Sabrina Krauss ;

Markus Denzinger ;

Christian Knorr ;

Manuel Held , MD;

This study investigated the effects of phototherapy on keratinocytes with 2 established devices in vitro.

This study investigated the...

04/01/2021

Wounds

Case Report

Regenerative Properties of Autologous Fat Grafting in a Complicated Radiation-Induced Wound

02/15/2021

Elias Simon Saba ;

Krishna S. Vyas ;

Nho Tran ;

Introduction. Delayed wound healing and ulceration in radiated tissue is a surgical challenge. Autologous fat grafting can reverse skin changes secondary to radiation such as fibrosis, scarring, contracture, and pain. Adipose-derived stem...

Introduction. Delayed wound...

02/15/2021

Wounds

Case Report

Wound Management Strategy for Treatment of Localized Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Using the TIME Framework

01/31/2021

Teresa Oranges ;

Marco Romanelli ;

Agata Janowska ;

Valentina Dini ;

Michela Iannone ;

The authors report the use of the tissue debridement, infection/inflammation management, moisture balance, and edge assessment (TIME) model of wound bed preparation in a case of localized ulcerated cutaneous leishmaniasis.

The authors report the use of...

01/31/2021

Wounds

Case Report

Abdominal Wound Healing Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Dwell Time in Critical Care: A Case Study

12/31/2020

Brigitte Vola ;

Ross Vander Noot ;

A 50-year-old female with multiple comorbidities underwent complete colectomy, end ileostomy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy tube placement and subsequently developed a 27 cm x 22 cm x 7 cm abdominal wound that was approximately 85%...

A 50-year-old female with...

12/31/2020

Wounds

In vitro properties of two compression systems on criteria which may impact the quality of life of patients and the acceptability of healthcare professionals.

Introduction/Objective : Despite the compression therapy representing the cornerstone of venous leg ulcer (VLU) treatment, a lack of patient‚Äôs concordance is often observed due to some ...

Catherine McConnell ;

Gina Milner ;

Chad Yount ;

11/23/2020