title: Heterologous collagen in wound healing: a clinical study.
abstract: The author reports an open controlled trial on 72 patients affected by different types of skin ulcers, in which a heterologous lyophilized collagen sponge was compared with Dextranomer as healing adjuvant. The rationale of use and pharmacological properties of this collagen are outlined and explain its outstanding results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Modena, Italy.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Palmieri
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001684:Biological Dressings; D003094:Collagen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen