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Cutaneous Tissue Engineering and Lower Extremity Wounds (Part 2)

Department of Dermatology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

Marco Romanelli, MD, PhD

Department of Dermatology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, m.romanelli{at}med.unipi.it

Alberto Piaggesi, MD

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

Alessandro Stefani, MD, PhD

Department of Oncology and Transplantation, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

Franco Mosca, MD

Department of Oncology and Transplantation, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

In a previous article, this group described the principles involved in the development of bioengineered skin equivalents that held out much promise. This article has examined some of the uses of such products in treating venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and skin diseases leaving skin wounds. Data encouraging the use of such products in certain indications are available. The costs of using such products are also appreciated.

Key Words: chronic venous ulcers • diabetic foot ulcers • skin diseases • bioengineered skin equivalents • wound healing

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Vol. 5, No. 1, 27-34 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1534734606286464


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