title: Using a bilayer matrix wound dressing for closure of complicated diabetic foot wounds.
abstract: Three case studies are described showing how use of this dressing, when combined with debridement, antibiotic therapy, topical negative pressure therapy, offloading and good local wound care, can promote healing in complex diabetic foot ulcers.
authors.affiliation: Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Ramanujam
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Capobianco
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zgonis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D003646:Debridement; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis / Q000628:therapy; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy; D017768:Skin, Artificial; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents