Abstract
A large proportion of the population, particularly the elderly, suffer from venous insufficiency which regularly leads to the development of leg ulcers. Delayed wound healing is a major problem in ulcers making them a target for both conventional and newly developed advanced therapies. Good compression therapy and wound cleansing are essential for wound healing. A number of advanced local application therapies are currently being developed that are aimed particularly at the 'hard-to-heal' group. These therapies include the application of tissue-engineered skin substitutes.
| Translated title of the contribution | Wound healing in venous ulcers; mechanisms, approach and modern developments |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 635-640 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde |
| Volume | 151 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 17 Mar 2007 |