Wounds

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• The Use of an Autologous Cell Harvesting and Processing Device to Decrease Surgical Procedures and Expedite Healing in Two Pediatric Burn Patients 
  What benefits do autologous cell harvesting and processing devices offer in the treatment of burn injuries in children?

  January 15, 2020

• Development of an Illustrated Guide to Techniques of Dressing Application in the Patient With Burns 
  A newly developed illustrated guide could be a helpful instructional tool for the application of dressings in burn injuries.

  January 08, 2020

• Treatment of Frostbite With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 
  Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy a viable treatment option for frostbite injuries?

  January 01, 2020

• Skin Burns: Review of Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches 
  In this review, the pathophysiology of skin burns and treatment options for these wounds are discussed.

  December 25, 2019

• Outcomes of Split-Thickness Skin Grafting for Foot and Ankle Wounds in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease 
  What have we learned about lower extremity wound healing among patients with peripheral arterial disease who underwent split-thickness skin grafting?

  December 18, 2019

• A Four-Step Technique for Effluent Diversion of Enteroatmospheric Fistulas 
  In this article, the authors describe a novel technique for effluent control in patients with enteroatmospheric fistulas.

  December 11, 2019

• Effects of Bathing Habits on Postoperative Wound Complications Following Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Surgery 
  Could bathing more often after sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus surgery lead to more frequent wound complications?

  December 04, 2019

• Platelet-Rich Plasma Improves Healing of Pressure Ulcers as Objectively Assessed by Digital Planimetry 
  A new study finds that treatment with autologous platelet-rich plasma may be an effective means of accelerating pressure ulcer healing.

  November 27, 2019

• Does Debridement Improve Clinical Outcomes in People With Diabetic Foot Ulcers Treated With Continuous Diffusion of Oxygen? 
  The use of frequent debridement along with active continuous diffusion of oxygen therapy may be associated with better outcomes.

  November 20, 2019

• Acellular Fish Skin Graft Use for Diabetic Lower Extremity Wound Healing 
  Might a novel acellular fish skin graft offer a new effective treatment option for diabetic foot ulcers?

  November 13, 2019

• Effect of Weekly Specialized Surgeon-Led Bedside Wound Care Teams on Pressure Ulcer Time-to-Heal Outcomes 
  Might the implementation of specialized wound care surgeon-led bedside teams lead to improved pressure ulcer outcomes and decreased healing times?

  November 06, 2019

• Efficacy and Safety of 4% Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Leaf Extract Ointment as an Adjunct Treatment to Compression Stockings on the Closure of Venous Leg Ulcers 
  A novel leaf extract ointment application combined with the use of compression stockings may be a potential new treatment option for venous leg ulcers.

  October 30, 2019

• A Modified TIME Concept in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Topical Management 
  Is this modified approach based on the TIME concept useful in the topical management of hidradenitis suppurativa?

  October 23, 2019

• The Risk Factors of Postoperative Pressure Ulcer After Liver Resection With Long Surgical Duration 
  Are certain factors associated with the development of postoperative pressure ulcer after liver resection?

  October 16, 2019

• The Effect of Withholding Antibiotics Prior to Bone Biopsy in Patients With Suspected Osteomyelitis 
  A new study examines the question of whether antibiotics administered prior to bone biopsy impact the reliability of cultures.

  October 09, 2019

• Comparison of Efficacy and Complications Between Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Conventional Mechanical Fixation in Skin Grafts 
  How do these fixation methods for skin grafting compare in terms of efficacy and wound complications?

  October 02, 2019

• Hydrocellular Foam Versus Hydrocolloid Plate in the Prevention of Pressure Injuries 
  When it comes to effectively preventing pressure injuries, how do these adhesive dressings compare?

  September 25, 2019

• The Effect of Smoking on Sternal Scar Healing 
  Could smoking affect the healing of sternal scars and impact the risk for hypertrophic scarring?

  September 18, 2019

• Large-Defect Resurfacing: A Comparison of Skin Graft Results Following Sarcoma Resection and Traumatic Injury Repair 
  This study reports the clinical results of large skin grafts after sarcoma resection or traumatic injury repair.

  September 11, 2019

• Influence of Peripheral Neuropathy and Microangiopathy on Skin Hydration in the Feet of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus 
  What role might these functions have in maintaining adequate skin hydration in the feet of patients with diabetes?

  September 04, 2019