title: Porcine xenografts in the treatment of pressure ulcers.
abstract: Porcine heterografts are effective in the treatment of cutaneous ulcers as biological bandages that promote healing by: speeding the processes of granulation and epithelialization; maintaining a clean covering over the wound; reducing loss of fluid and protein; and preventing bacterial encroachment.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001458:Bandages; D001684:Biological Dressings; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013552:Swine; D014945:Wound Healing