Evaluation of a topical enzymatic debridement agent--sutilains ointment: a preliminary report.
In a preliminary study of 18 patients, sutilains (Travase) ointment exhibited rapid, effective debridement in the treatment of burns, decubiti, and traumatic wounds; peripheral vascular ulcerations responded less predictably. The advantages of accelerated debridement are enumerated.
D001412:Bacillus subtilis / Q000201:enzymology; D002056:Burns / Q000188:drug therapy; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003646:Debridement; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D009824:Ointments; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*
D009824:Ointments; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases