Chronic wounds and diabetes mellitus: modern concept and prospects for conservative treatment

Current trends in conservative therapy of chronic wounds associated with diabetes mellitus are discussed along with results of original studies aimedto assess efficacy of different methods for unloading the affected leg in patients with the neuropathic form of diabetic foot syndrome and diabeticneph...

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Published inSakharnyĭ diabet Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 63 - 68
Main Authors Tokmakova, Alla Yur'evna, Doronina, Lyudmila Petrovna, Strakhova, Galina Yur'evna
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Endocrinology Research Centre 15.12.2010
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chronic wounds
conservative treatment
diabetes mellitus
diabetic foot syndrome
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Summary:Current trends in conservative therapy of chronic wounds associated with diabetes mellitus are discussed along with results of original studies aimedto assess efficacy of different methods for unloading the affected leg in patients with the neuropathic form of diabetic foot syndrome and diabeticnephropathy. Effects of collagen-containing dressings on the wound-related factors (matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, collagenolytic activity) andwound epithelization rate are described.
ISSN:2072-0351
2072-0378
DOI:10.14341/2072-0351-6060