Abstract
The suitability of the ovine forestomach matrix (OFM) for the treatment of recalcitrant wounds was evaluated in 19 patients. At 12 weeks, 50% of wounds had closed, and the average reduction in surface area was 73.4%. Promising outcomes of this initial series support the clinical consideration of OFM.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Animals
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Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use*
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Biological Dressings*
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Chronic Disease
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Extracellular Matrix*
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Female
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Humans
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Lower Extremity / injuries*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Sheep
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Tissue Scaffolds*
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Treatment Outcome
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Wound Healing / physiology*
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Wounds and Injuries / therapy*