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Chronic Wound Infection Topic Center

Systematic Review
08/18/2025
Manuela de Mendonça Figueirêdo Coelho, PhD; Beatriz Moreira Alves Avelino, RN; Beatriz Alvez de Oliveira, MSN; Mariana Araújo Rios, RN; Fabiane do Amaral Gubert, PhD; Mariana Cavalcante Martins, PhD; Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho, PhD; Paula Sacha Frota Nogueira, PhD; Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa, PhD; Viviane Mamede Vasconcelos Cavalcante, PhD
The authors of this article conducted a systematic review to determine how prevalent biofilm is in chronic wounds.
The authors of this article conducted a systematic review to determine how prevalent biofilm is in chronic wounds.
The authors of this article...
08/18/2025
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Case Report
08/04/2025
Stephanie Behme, DPM; Shiwei Zhou, MD; Andrew Brown, DPM; Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM
A 64-year-old female presented with an enlarging ulceration that failed to respond to antibiotic therapy based on routine aerobic culture results. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) cultures revealed a nontuberculous mycobacteria infection with...
A 64-year-old female presented with an enlarging ulceration that failed to respond to antibiotic therapy based on routine aerobic culture results. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) cultures revealed a nontuberculous mycobacteria infection with...
A 64-year-old female presented...
08/04/2025
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mina izadjoo phd
Videos
06/26/2023
Mina Izadjoo
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo...
06/26/2023
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Case Report
05/16/2023
Rong Wang; Zhen Zhao; Haiyan Wang; Shuang Liang; Lifeng Qin; Hairui Gao; Gang Zhao; Ying Li
Two patients with recalcitrant perineal wounds saw full wound closure within 2 weeks following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.
Two patients with recalcitrant perineal wounds saw full wound closure within 2 weeks following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.
Two patients with recalcitrant...
05/16/2023
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Consensus Statements
05/15/2023
Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Luis G. Fernández; Marc R. Matthews, MD, FACS, MS
The authors present their consensus opinion on the use of a synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix for the management of open wounds.
The authors present their consensus opinion on the use of a synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix for the management of open wounds.
The authors present their...
05/15/2023
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Case Report
05/08/2023
Marek K. Dobke
A 29-year-old male who was undergoing chemotherapy for sarcoma presented with a nonhealing leg wound; 22 weeks after initiating treatment with a structural microvascular tissue allograft, the wound was fully closed.
A 29-year-old male who was undergoing chemotherapy for sarcoma presented with a nonhealing leg wound; 22 weeks after initiating treatment with a structural microvascular tissue allograft, the wound was fully closed.
A 29-year-old male who was...
05/08/2023
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Case Report
04/28/2023
Huang Xuecheng; Yang Junxing; Chen Haoxiong; Guo Fuming; Xu Qiliang
The authors detail a case in which elastic therapeutic tape was successfully used to close a surgical wound that had failed to heal almost 3 months after surgery.
The authors detail a case in which elastic therapeutic tape was successfully used to close a surgical wound that had failed to heal almost 3 months after surgery.
The authors detail a case in...
04/28/2023
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Review
04/19/2023
Daniel Zhang; Gabrielle McMullin; Adriel Song Wei Leong
The authors conducted a review focused on the physiological impact of blue light on wound healing.
The authors conducted a review focused on the physiological impact of blue light on wound healing.
The authors conducted a review...
04/19/2023
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Case Report
03/22/2023
Marco Romanelli; Cristian Fidanzi; Giammarco Granieri; Matteo Bevilacqua; Flavia Manzo Margiotta; Valentina Dini; Alessandra Michelucci; Giorgia Salvia
In this case report, the authors discuss a 50-year-old female who presented with necrotic, punched-out ulcers on her back.
In this case report, the authors discuss a 50-year-old female who presented with necrotic, punched-out ulcers on her back.
In this case report, the authors...
03/22/2023
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Case Report
03/07/2023
James McKee; Arnold Paul C. Cua; Nicholas Chang; Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade), DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM
The authors of this case report present a 78-year-old male with primary cutaneous mucormycosis who was treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
The authors of this case report present a 78-year-old male with primary cutaneous mucormycosis who was treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
The authors of this case report...
03/07/2023
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Multimedia

mina izadjoo phd
Videos
06/26/2023
Mina Izadjoo
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo...
06/26/2023
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Videos
10/03/2022
This video features an interview with members of the ECRI Institute-Penn Medicine Evidence-Based Practice Center (ECRI) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality regarding a systematic review of skin substitutes conducted by the ECRI...
This video features an interview with members of the ECRI Institute-Penn Medicine Evidence-Based Practice Center (ECRI) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality regarding a systematic review of skin substitutes conducted by the ECRI...
This video features an interview...
10/03/2022
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SAWC Insights
05/27/2022
Robert J. Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS
In this video, Robert Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, discusses why it's difficult to differentiate between malignant transformations of a chronic wound and the primary malignancy within the ulceration.
In this video, Robert Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, discusses why it's difficult to differentiate between malignant transformations of a chronic wound and the primary malignancy within the ulceration.
In this video, Robert Klein,...
05/27/2022
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Videos
01/15/2022
Matthew J. Regulski, DPM, ABMSP, CMET, FAPWH(c)
This video showcases the mechanisms of action and use of a topical gel in the scope of chronic, hard-to-treat wounds.
This video showcases the mechanisms of action and use of a topical gel in the scope of chronic, hard-to-treat wounds.
This video showcases the...
01/15/2022
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Expert Insights
12/01/2021
Kazem Kazempour
In this video, Kazem Kazempour , PhD, explains why it is so difficult for new wound healing therapies for DFUs to be approved by the FDA.
In this video, Kazem Kazempour , PhD, explains why it is so difficult for new wound healing therapies for DFUs to be approved by the FDA.
In this video, Kazem Kazempour ,...
12/01/2021
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Podcasts
08/23/2021
Listen to "The Use of an Advanced Fluorescence Imaging System to Target Wound Healing" on Spreaker.
Listen to "The Use of an Advanced Fluorescence Imaging System to Target Wound Healing" on Spreaker.
Listen to "The Use of an...
08/23/2021
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Podcasts
05/20/2021
In day-to-day clinical practice, a wound care clinician will find themselves continually educating patients and other clinicians on the basic fundamentals of wound care.
In day-to-day clinical practice, a wound care clinician will find themselves continually educating patients and other clinicians on the basic fundamentals of wound care.
In day-to-day clinical practice,...
05/20/2021
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Podcasts
04/27/2021
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, explores methods of pain control that are utilized by wound centers, which consist of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, explores methods of pain control that are utilized by wound centers, which consist of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda...
04/27/2021
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Podcasts
02/10/2021
In this podcast, Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, APNC, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, and Martha Kelso, RN, LNC, HBOT, discuss wound care with a focus on pharmacology. They delve into how different medications affect wounds and their...
In this podcast, Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, APNC, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, and Martha Kelso, RN, LNC, HBOT, discuss wound care with a focus on pharmacology. They delve into how different medications affect wounds and their...
In this podcast, Janice M....
02/10/2021
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Podcasts
12/17/2020
Listen to "The Importance of Wound Measurements and How it Affects Treatment Plans" on Spreaker.
Listen to "The Importance of Wound Measurements and How it Affects Treatment Plans" on Spreaker.
Listen to "The Importance of...
12/17/2020
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Viewpoints
01/12/2026
Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BA; Ryan P. Dirks, PA-C
With tightening skin substitute reimbursement and increasing regulatory scrutiny, many are questioning whether mobile wound care remains sustainable. Drawing on real-world experience, this discussion reframes sustainability as a...
With tightening skin substitute reimbursement and increasing regulatory scrutiny, many are questioning whether mobile wound care remains sustainable. Drawing on real-world experience, this discussion reframes sustainability as a...
With tightening skin substitute...
01/12/2026
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Viewpoints
01/09/2026
Zwelithini Tunyiswa; Ryan P. Dirks, PA-C
In Part 2 of this interview series, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BS, and Ryan Dirks, PA-C, of Open Wound Research confront the emotional and operational fallout of intensified fraud, waste, and abuse scrutiny in wound care—particularly as it relates...
In Part 2 of this interview series, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BS, and Ryan Dirks, PA-C, of Open Wound Research confront the emotional and operational fallout of intensified fraud, waste, and abuse scrutiny in wound care—particularly as it relates...
In Part 2 of this...
01/09/2026
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Viewpoints
01/08/2026
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
Dr. Fife discusses the effects of CTP changes on hospital-based, mobile clinicians, skilled nursing and other settings, also touching on considerations with product handling.
Dr. Fife discusses the effects of CTP changes on hospital-based, mobile clinicians, skilled nursing and other settings, also touching on considerations with product handling.
Dr. Fife discusses the effects...
01/08/2026
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Viewpoints
01/06/2026
Zwelithini Tunyiswa; Ryan P. Dirks, PA-C
In part 1 of this interview series, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BS, and Ryan Dirks, PA-C, of Open Wound Research examine how mobile wound care has been reshaped by the rapid rise of cellular and acellular matrix products (CAMPs)/skin substitutes.
In part 1 of this interview series, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, BS, and Ryan Dirks, PA-C, of Open Wound Research examine how mobile wound care has been reshaped by the rapid rise of cellular and acellular matrix products (CAMPs)/skin substitutes.
In part 1 of this interview...
01/06/2026
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Matthew Regulski, DPM, FFPM, RCPS (Glasgow), DABMSP
Viewpoints
12/30/2025
Matthew J. Regulski, DPM, ABMSP, CMET, FAPWH(c)
CMS reimbursement reforms are reshaping the use of skin substitutes in wound care, phasing out high-cost, low-evidence products in favor of therapies backed by rigorous clinical data. New models like WISeR promote prior authorization to...
CMS reimbursement reforms are reshaping the use of skin substitutes in wound care, phasing out high-cost, low-evidence products in favor of therapies backed by rigorous clinical data. New models like WISeR promote prior authorization to...
CMS reimbursement reforms are...
12/30/2025
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Viewpoints
12/29/2025
Diane G. Weiss, CPC, CPB, CCP, CHRI
This speaker discusses how CTP changes affect various stakeholders, how prepared providers will be, whether regulatory efforts are fostering or stifling innovation, and what policy actions would ensure sustainable growth and fair competition...
This speaker discusses how CTP changes affect various stakeholders, how prepared providers will be, whether regulatory efforts are fostering or stifling innovation, and what policy actions would ensure sustainable growth and fair competition...
This speaker discusses how CTP...
12/29/2025
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Viewpoints
12/26/2025
Nikolai Sopko, MD, PhD; Ned Swanson, MD
As recent policy changes reshape the wound care and biologics landscape, the 351 pathway is emerging as one for innovation, rigor, and clinical confidence. While demanding in time and resources, these speakers share that they expect this...
As recent policy changes reshape the wound care and biologics landscape, the 351 pathway is emerging as one for innovation, rigor, and clinical confidence. While demanding in time and resources, these speakers share that they expect this...
As recent policy changes reshape...
12/26/2025
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Viewpoints
12/24/2025
John Schroeder
The regulatory environment is "dramatically stifling our efforts to innovate," notes this speaker.
The regulatory environment is "dramatically stifling our efforts to innovate," notes this speaker.
The regulatory environment is...
12/24/2025
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Viewpoints
12/23/2025
Nikolai Sopko, MD, PhD; Ned Swanson, MD
The 351 regulatory pathway demands a highly structured, data-intensive clinical trial process that ensures alignment with the FDA and payers before the first patient is enrolled. One company is working to build rigorous pre-market evidence...
The 351 regulatory pathway demands a highly structured, data-intensive clinical trial process that ensures alignment with the FDA and payers before the first patient is enrolled. One company is working to build rigorous pre-market evidence...
The 351 regulatory pathway...
12/23/2025
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Viewpoints
12/22/2025
John Schroeder
In this video, the speaker discusses "frustration and confusion" in the industry regarding clinical trials and notes a possible delay in product release.
In this video, the speaker discusses "frustration and confusion" in the industry regarding clinical trials and notes a possible delay in product release.
In this video, the speaker...
12/22/2025
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From the Publications

Case Report
08/04/2025
Stephanie Behme, DPM; Shiwei Zhou, MD; Andrew Brown, DPM; Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM
A 64-year-old female presented with an enlarging ulceration that failed to respond to antibiotic therapy based on routine aerobic culture results. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) cultures revealed a nontuberculous mycobacteria infection with...
A 64-year-old female presented with an enlarging ulceration that failed to respond to antibiotic therapy based on routine aerobic culture results. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) cultures revealed a nontuberculous mycobacteria infection with...
A 64-year-old female presented...
08/04/2025
Wounds
Case Report
05/16/2023
Rong Wang; Zhen Zhao; Haiyan Wang; Shuang Liang; Lifeng Qin; Hairui Gao; Gang Zhao; Ying Li
Two patients with recalcitrant perineal wounds saw full wound closure within 2 weeks following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.
Two patients with recalcitrant perineal wounds saw full wound closure within 2 weeks following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.
Two patients with recalcitrant...
05/16/2023
Wounds
Case Report
05/08/2023
Marek K. Dobke
A 29-year-old male who was undergoing chemotherapy for sarcoma presented with a nonhealing leg wound; 22 weeks after initiating treatment with a structural microvascular tissue allograft, the wound was fully closed.
A 29-year-old male who was undergoing chemotherapy for sarcoma presented with a nonhealing leg wound; 22 weeks after initiating treatment with a structural microvascular tissue allograft, the wound was fully closed.
A 29-year-old male who was...
05/08/2023
Wounds
Case Report
04/28/2023
Huang Xuecheng; Yang Junxing; Chen Haoxiong; Guo Fuming; Xu Qiliang
The authors detail a case in which elastic therapeutic tape was successfully used to close a surgical wound that had failed to heal almost 3 months after surgery.
The authors detail a case in which elastic therapeutic tape was successfully used to close a surgical wound that had failed to heal almost 3 months after surgery.
The authors detail a case in...
04/28/2023
Wounds
Case Report
03/22/2023
Marco Romanelli; Cristian Fidanzi; Giammarco Granieri; Matteo Bevilacqua; Flavia Manzo Margiotta; Valentina Dini; Alessandra Michelucci; Giorgia Salvia
In this case report, the authors discuss a 50-year-old female who presented with necrotic, punched-out ulcers on her back.
In this case report, the authors discuss a 50-year-old female who presented with necrotic, punched-out ulcers on her back.
In this case report, the authors...
03/22/2023
Wounds
Case Report
03/07/2023
James McKee; Arnold Paul C. Cua; Nicholas Chang; Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade), DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM
The authors of this case report present a 78-year-old male with primary cutaneous mucormycosis who was treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
The authors of this case report present a 78-year-old male with primary cutaneous mucormycosis who was treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
The authors of this case report...
03/07/2023
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Case Series
02/01/2023
Chayane K.L. de Carvalho; Mauren Abreu de Souza; Michel M. Dalmedico; Beatriz Luci Fernandes, PhD
This series examines 3 cases in which an autologous biopolymer fibrin membrane was used to treat chronic oncological wounds that had displayed no sign of healing after more than 6 months of conventional treatment.
This series examines 3 cases in which an autologous biopolymer fibrin membrane was used to treat chronic oncological wounds that had displayed no sign of healing after more than 6 months of conventional treatment.
This series examines 3 cases in...
02/01/2023
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Case Series
01/31/2023
Yi Arnold; Jeremy Perse; Deepali Darji, DPM
The authors report on 3 cases of chronic pretibial ulcers successfully treated with fenestration and the application of an antimicrobial fetal bovine acellular dermal matrix.
The authors report on 3 cases of chronic pretibial ulcers successfully treated with fenestration and the application of an antimicrobial fetal bovine acellular dermal matrix.
The authors report on 3 cases of...
01/31/2023
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Case Series
01/31/2023
Leydi Castro; Nelly Esperanza Jaimes; Luis Fernando Orduz; Diana Isabel Cáceres; Maria Andreina Pulido
01/31/2023
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Original Research
12/18/2025
This article examines clinician experiences using a multilayer antimicrobial surgical incision dressing prophylactically in low-risk orthopedic and other surgical patients.
This article examines clinician experiences using a multilayer antimicrobial surgical incision dressing prophylactically in low-risk orthopedic and other surgical patients.
This article examines clinician...
12/18/2025
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Clinical Trial Protocol
12/11/2025
This trial protocol describes a pragmatic hybrid real-world evidence design assessing trilayer versus single-layer amniotic grafts for diabetic and venous leg ulcers.
This trial protocol describes a pragmatic hybrid real-world evidence design assessing trilayer versus single-layer amniotic grafts for diabetic and venous leg ulcers.
This trial protocol describes a...
12/11/2025
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Original Research
12/09/2025
This study assesses a novel finger-mounted debridement tool's usability, patient tolerability, and wound accessibility in managing chronic nonhealing wounds.
This study assesses a novel finger-mounted debridement tool's usability, patient tolerability, and wound accessibility in managing chronic nonhealing wounds.
This study assesses a novel...
12/09/2025
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Original Research
12/04/2025
This study evaluates long-term pain, psychological well-being, resilience, and functional outcomes after above- versus below-knee amputation for chronic lower extremity wounds.
This study evaluates long-term pain, psychological well-being, resilience, and functional outcomes after above- versus below-knee amputation for chronic lower extremity wounds.
This study evaluates long-term...
12/04/2025
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Case Report
11/17/2025
Steven Tohmasi, MD, MPHS; Carolyn Tsung, BA; Ariana Naaseh, MD, MPHS; Jennifer Yu, MD, MPHS; John P. Kirby, MD; Lindsay M. Kranker
11/17/2025
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Original Research
11/17/2025
Beatriz Barbieri Bortolozo, MSc; Amanda Ramiro Gomes da Silva, MSc; Thais Paulino Prado, PhD; Bianca Campos Oliveira, PhD; Joseane Morari, PhD; Flávia Cristina Zanchetta, PhD; Eliana Pereira Araújo, PhD; Beatriz Guitton Renaud Baptista de Oliveira, PhD; Bruna Maiara Ferreira Barreto Pires, BSN, PhD; Priscila Peruzzo Apolinario, PhD; Maria Helena M. Lima, RN, PhD
This prospective study examined the impact of photobiomodulation on lower extremity wounds in patients with diabetes over the course of 12 weeks.
This prospective study examined the impact of photobiomodulation on lower extremity wounds in patients with diabetes over the course of 12 weeks.
This prospective study examined...
11/17/2025
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Original Research
11/03/2025
Maeyane S. Moeng; Suleman Vadia, MBChB; Ashley W. Collinsworth, ScD, MPH; Siobhan Lookess, BSc, PGDip; Paolo Capelli
The authors of this article examine the utilization and cost impact of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in South Africa.
The authors of this article examine the utilization and cost impact of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in South Africa.
The authors of this article...
11/03/2025
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Original Research
10/31/2025
Jorge Adrián Garza-Cerna, MD, MSc; Gabriel Ángel Mecott-Rivera, MD, PhD; Yanko Castro-Govea, MD, PhD; José Juan Pérez-Trujillo, PhD; Roberto Montes de Oca-Luna, MD, PhD; Daniel Salas-Treviño, PhD; Valeria Kopytina, PhD; Jorge López Berroa, MD
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of a novel debriding agent comprised of collagenases G and H, and hyaluronate lyase, in chronic wounds.
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of a novel debriding agent comprised of collagenases G and H, and hyaluronate lyase, in chronic wounds.
This study evaluated the safety...
10/31/2025
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Case Report
10/22/2025
This case describes pentoxifylline for Martorell ulcer when antihypertensive targets preclude standard therapies, highlighting vigilance and management in cerebrovascular comorbidity.
This case describes pentoxifylline for Martorell ulcer when antihypertensive targets preclude standard therapies, highlighting vigilance and management in cerebrovascular comorbidity.
This case describes...
10/22/2025
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Case Series
10/17/2025
Elizabeth A. Ansert, DPM; James F. Thornton, MD; Amy Du, BS; Alexandra Thornton, BS; Paul J. Kim, DPM
This retrospective review assesses acellular wound matrix reconstruction after Mohs surgery for foot lesions, emphasizing functional preservation and surgical considerations.
This retrospective review assesses acellular wound matrix reconstruction after Mohs surgery for foot lesions, emphasizing functional preservation and surgical considerations.
This retrospective review...
10/17/2025
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