A retrospective, observational case series of lower-extremity wound management using CompleteFT
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https://doi.org/10.63676/fr1wc427Keywords:
allografts, cellular, acellular and matrix-like products, full thickness allograft, leg ulcer, placental tissue allograft, wound care applicationsAbstract
Aims: The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective case series analysis to review the clinical outcomes seen through standard of care (SOC) supplemented with a full-thickness placental tissue allograft in treating four patients with non-healing lower extremity wounds (including venous leg ulcers (VLUs), non-pressure/traumatic wounds, and pressure injuries (PIs)).
Methods: Data were ascertained from a community-based mobile wound center in Cleveland, Ohio, USA (Healix Wound Care). CompleteFT was applied to non-pressure/traumatic injuries (n=3), VLUs (n=3) and PIs (n=1). Changes in wound size, wound bed, and other clinical parameters were recorded and assessed.
Results: Of the seven wounds evaluated (with sizes varying from 2 to 440cm2) for the four patients included in this case series, four wounds healed as early as 2-weeks post CompleteFT application and three wounds saw an attenuation in percent wound surface area as early as 2-weeks post CompleteFT application.
Conclusion: The empirical data from this case series demonstrates the clinical utility of using full-thickness placental tissue allograft on non-healing, chronic lower extremity wounds based on progress toward healing through regular excisional sharp debridement plus the application of a full-thickness placental tissue allograft, supplemented with secondary wound dressing coverage in these four cases.
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