Diabetic Ulcers Treated with Bi-layered Collagen Membrane.
- Author:
Jung U SHIN
1
;
Yoon Jin CHOI
;
Mi Ryung ROH
;
Kee Yang CHUNG
;
Hwa l SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hwal@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Collagen dressing;
Diabetic foot ulcer
- MeSH:
Amputation;
Bandages;
Collagen;
Diabetic Foot;
Humans;
Hyaluronic Acid;
Membranes;
Ulcer;
Wound Healing
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(7):831-834
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Diabetic foot ulcer is a serious clinical problem with significant medical and economic effects on health systems worldwide. Some patients undergo amputation and others experience disability for an extended period of time. Treatment of diabetic foot ulcer is complex and difficult. Even with proper management, the wounds may not heal as well as expected. To promote wound healing, many advanced topical dressing materials have been developed. Among them, bi-layered collagen membrane, which is composed of collagen and hyaluronic acid, is believed to enhance wound healing. Herein we report two cases of diabetic foot ulcer which were successfully treated using bi-layered collagen membranes.
