title: Chronic wounds.
abstract: Skin ulcers are the most common chronic wounds. Current management principles and theories of causation of the most common ulcers--pressure, diabetic, and venous--are described. Issues related to occlusive dressings, compression dressings, topical antimicrobials, debridement, growth factors, grafting, and bioengineered tissue therapy are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on regulatory concerns.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Eaglstein
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Falanga
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003646:Debridement; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006133:Growth Substances