Wounds

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• Biological Mesh Combined With Topical Negative Pressure Therapy in Complex Abdominal Wounds 
  Patients with complex abdominal wounds treated with this combination realized improvements in wound healing and no adverse effects.

  June 02, 2020

• Intraabdominal Lavage of Hypochlorous Acid 
  Might this approach offer a new paradigm in the management of patients with a septic open abdomen?

  May 26, 2020

• Topical Oxygen Therapy Shifts Microbiome Dynamics in Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers 
  Topical oxygen treatment may alter the wound microbiome in diabetic foot ulcers, which may contribute to healing.

  May 21, 2020

• Bacterial Species and Load Increase During Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 
  Might changes in bacterial species and load during NPWT influence the incidence of infection?

  May 14, 2020

• Application of Chitosan and Chondroitin Sulphate Aerogels in a Patient With Diabetes With an Open Forefoot Transmetatarsal Amputation 
  A new aerogel comprised of chitosan and chondroitin sulphate may offer another option for forefoot TMA wound closure.

  May 07, 2020

• Combining the Benefits of Collagen and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Heal a Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcer 
  Could the use of a collagen wound contact layer in conjunction with NPWT help improve healing rates in chronic diabetic foot ulcers?

  April 30, 2020

• Lymphedema: A Practical Approach and Clinical Update 
  A new review provides insight into the clinical features of lymphedema and discusses approaches to treatment.

  April 23, 2020

• Human-Derived Acellular Dermal Matrix Grafts for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers 
  How does a human-derived acellular dermal matrix compare with typical standard of care in the management of diabetic foot ulcers?

  April 01, 2020

• Use of a Remote Temperature Monitoring Mat for the Early Identification of Foot Ulcers 
  Could a novel remote temperature monitoring mat have a role in detecting and preventing diabetic foot ulcers?

  March 25, 2020

• Clinical Efficacy of Acellular Dermal Matrix Paste in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers 
  A new study examines the healing effects of a paste formulation of acellular dermal matrix on diabetic foot ulcers. What benefits might it offer over conventional treatment?

  March 18, 2020

• Amniotic Suspension Allograft and Fetal Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix to Treat Complex, Acute, Full-Thickness Wounds 
  Treatment with a human amniotic suspension allograft combined with a fetal-derived bovine acellular dermal matrix may help promote healing of complex wounds.

  March 11, 2020

• Clinical and Economic Impact of a Two-Layer Compression System for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers 
  A new study examines the impacts of a two-layer compression system in terms of clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness. How does it compare with other compression therapies?

  March 04, 2020

• Treating Wounds With an Avascular Component With a Dermal Regenerative Template 
  Is a dermal regenerative template an effective option in the treatment of wounds with avascular components?

  February 26, 2020

• 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