Cutaneous tissue engineering and lower extremity wounds (part 2).
In a previous article, this group described the principles involved in the development of bioengineered skin equivalents that held out much promise. This article has examined some of the uses of such products in treating venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and skin diseases leaving skin wounds. Data encouraging the use of such products in certain indications are available. The costs of using such products are also appreciated.
Department of Dermatology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Valentina
V
Dini
Marco
M
Romanelli
Alberto
A
Piaggesi
Alessandro
A
Stefani
Franco
F
Mosca
D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D023822:Tissue Engineering; D014945:Wound Healing