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Review
. 1997 Jun;77(3):689-700.
doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70575-2.

Chronic wounds

W H Eaglstein  1 , V Falanga
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Review

Chronic wounds

W H Eaglstein et al. Surg Clin North Am. 1997 Jun.
Free article

Abstract

Skin ulcers are the most common chronic wounds. Current management principles and theories of causation of the most common ulcers--pressure, diabetic, and venous--are described. Issues related to occlusive dressings, compression dressings, topical antimicrobials, debridement, growth factors, grafting, and bioengineered tissue therapy are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on regulatory concerns.

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