title: A clinical investigation on the characteristics and outcomes of treating chronic lower extremity wounds using the tissuetech autograft system.
abstract: The application of tissue engineering technology to wound healing has resulted in the development of a number of "living skin equivalents." These have become a viable option in the treatment of chronic, nonhealing wounds. Such wounds present a major cost burden as well as increased morbidity and mortality. Unique among skin tissue engineering technology is the TissueTech autograft system, as it incorporates an autologous dermal substitute-Hyalograft 3D-and an autologous epidermal replacement, Laserskin autograft. Each includes a matrix of a hyaluronic acid ester to promote cellular migration and graft take.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Endocrinologia Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. luigi.uccioli@uniroma2.it.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Uccioli