title: [Carboxytherapy - supportive therapy in chronic wound treatment].
abstract: Carboxytherapy is a supportive method in chronic wound treatment conducted by cutaneous and subcutaneous injection of medical carbon dioxide (CO2). The primary effect of the injected CO2 is the correction of tissue hypoxia due to the Bohr effect. With its effects on endothelial growth factors, it stimulates neoangiogenesis and fibroblast collagen synthesis consequently leading to better wound healing. Carboxytherapy is used in many areas from chronic wound treatment, peripheral venous and arterial diseases, dermatological diseases, to cosmetic medicine. It is minimally invasive, patients take it well, it is economically acceptable, and it can be conducted in outpatient conditions by properly trained doctors. The application of new technologic innovations in the healing processes, education and teamwork combined with developed holistic individual approach ensure good cooperation and mutual doctor-patient communication, enhance patient care and improve their quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Specijalisticka ordinacija obiteljske medicine Tamara Sinozić, dr. med., Mosćenicka Draga, Hrvatska.
authors.forename: Tamara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sinozić
authors.affiliation: Specijalisticka ordinacija obiteljske medicine Tamara Sinozić, dr. med., Mosćenicka Draga, Hrvatska.
authors.forename: Jadranka
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kovacević
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide