title: Modulation of wound healing response in chronic irradiated tissues.
abstract: Radiation wounds represent some of the most difficult wounds to treat. Historically, there have been few nonsurgical options. Recent research suggests future potential of a therapeutic role for growth factors. Hyperbaric oxygen is currently widely used, but its addition to growth factors may give much greater benefits in the future.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Mustoe
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Porras-Reyes
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000528:radiation effects*