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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