Journal article
Effectiveness of an acellular synthetic matrix in the treatment of hard‐to‐heal leg ulcers
Abstract
Hard-to-heal leg ulcers are a major cause of morbidity in the elderly population. Despite improvements in wound care, some wounds will not heal and they present a significant challenge for patients and health care providers. A multi-centre cohort study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a synthetic, extracellular matrix protein as an adjunct to standard care in the treatment of hard-to-heal venous or mixed leg ulcers. …
Authors
Harding K; Aldons P; Edwards H; Stacey M; Finlayson K; Gibb M; Jenkins L; Shooter G; Van Lonkhuyzen D; Lynam E
Journal
International Wound Journal, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 129–137
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
April 2014
DOI
10.1111/iwj.12115
ISSN
1742-4801