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Abstract Background Free soft tissue autografts (FSTA) harvested from a patient's palate are frequently associated with significant postoperative morbidity. Several wound dressings have been applied to the palatal donor site with the aim of reducing postoperative complications and improving wound healing.
Kylie J. Yineman +4 more
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ABSTRACT Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant plasma cell disorder that primarily presents with CRAB symptoms (calcium elevation, renal failure, anemia, and bone abnormalities). In rare cases, MM manifests with systemic complications like skin ulcers, which present management challenges. Here, we report a 78‐year‐old Japanese man with MM and refractory
Naoko Hattori +5 more
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For generations, Mediterranean communities have used Lamiaceae or Labiatae plants like rosemary, thyme or mint to care for their health and to enrich their food. By bringing together dispersed knowledge from across the Mediterranean region, our review revealed the continuing relevance of Lamiaceae while also compiling past uses that may hold future ...
Fuencisla Cáceres +3 more
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Evaluation of Platelet-rich Fibrin Matrix Dressings in Patients with Chronic Nonhealing Leg Ulcers
Background: Chronic nonhealing ulcers of the lower extremity are a cause of morbidity and mortality. Platelets are cells that play a central role in wound healing, and they are the main source of the growth factor complex that plays the main role in ...
Shishira R. Jartarkar +2 more
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Microvascular dysfunction in chronic kidney disease: A feasibility study
Abstract Background Microvascular dysfunction contributes to PAD progression, and its detection may facilitate earlier recognition and risk stratification. People with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a high burden of PAD, yet early detection is limited by disease‐related changes, such as medial calcification. Near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
Eli Bok +6 more
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In hospitalized patients with SCAP at high‐altitude areas, the prevalence of VTE is unexpectedly high and may be associated with poor prognosis. Early identification of high‐risk individuals and refinement of preventive strategies are therefore necessary to improve patient outcomes.
Yuntao Zhang +8 more
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Background and Objective: Chronic leg ulcer is a common cause of serious disability in the elderly. Healing rates of chronic leg ulcers of 50-75% at 3-6 months have been reported from clinical trials in which specialist nurses delivered the care.
Coull, Alison F +21 more
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Leg ulceration in drug users: development of a multidisciplinary care pathway [PDF]
Individuals with a history of intravenous (IV) drug abuse can develop a degree of venous insufficiency either through the damage of veins from the injection, or the formation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a complication of IV drug abuse.
Cook, Leanne, Jordon, Karen
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Angiosarcoma Presenting as a Chronic Non‐Healing Lower Extremity Ulcer in Lymphoedema: A Challenge
ABSTRACT Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy that may arise in chronic lymphoedema. Its presentation as a non‐healing ulcer can lead to delayed diagnosis. We describe an atypical case of angiosarcoma presenting as a chronic lower extremity ulcer in the setting of chronic lymphoedema and to highlight the importance of early biopsy.
Megan Koch +3 more
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Leg ulcer treatment by superficial vein surgery and saline-gauze dressing
Rolandas Dagilaitis, Vytautas Triponis, Ingrida Gudgalytė, Dalia Triponienė Vilnius University Centre of Vascular Surgery, Antakalnio str. 57, LT-10207 Vilnius, Lithuania E-mail: vytautas.triponis@mf.vu.lt Objective To determine the effectiveness ...
Rolandas Dagilaitis +3 more
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