Modulation of wound healing response in chronic irradiated tissues.
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.
Mustoe
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
Porras-Reyes
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D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000528:radiation effects*