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.
Dini
Valentina
V
Department of Dermatology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Romanelli
Marco
M
Piaggesi
Alberto
A
Stefani
Alessandro
A
Mosca
Franco
F
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