LEA 9. Revascularization and Growth Factor Injection: It Is Effective for Healing of Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major health problem and remains a major cause of amputation across the world. Critical assessment of the relationship between peripheral artery disease, revascularization, and healing of DFU was performed. A new therapy has been claimed to prevent major amputations in advanced DFU. The intralesional injection of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (EGF) should often lead to satisfactory outcomes. The purpose of our study was to demonstrate the advantage of the combination of revascularization and EGF local infiltration in accelerating healing of DFU.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohamed Nadjib Bouayed, Souad Benallal Source Type: research