Journal article
Burns in the Elderly: Potential Role of Stem Cells
Abstract
Burns in the elderly continue to be a challenge despite advances in burn wound care management. Elderly burn patients continue to have poor outcomes compared to the younger population. This is secondary to changes in the quality of the aged skin, leading to impaired wound healing, aggravated immunologic and inflammatory responses, and age-related comorbidities. Considering the fast-growing elderly population, it is imperative to understand the …
Authors
Elloso M; Kambli A; Aijaz A; van de Kamp A; Jeschke MG
Journal
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol. 21, No. 13,
Publisher
MDPI
DOI
10.3390/ijms21134604
ISSN
1661-6596