Chronic Leg Ulcers: Are Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Science the Solution?
Chronic leg ulcers (CLUs) are full thickness wounds that usually occur between the ankle and knee, fail to heal after 3 months of standard treatment, or are not entirely healed at 12 months. CLUs present a considerable burden on patients, subjecting them to severe pain and distress, while healthcare...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Bioengineering |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/5/62 |