Regenerative Surgery for the Definitive Repair of a Vasculitic Nonhealing Ulcer Using Platelet-derived Growth Factors and Noncultured Autologous Cell Suspension

Vasculitic ulcers are caused by numerous disorders and may be chronic if not well treated. Various modalities of treatment, both medical and surgical, are available. We describe the case of a 63-year-old patient with a vasculitic ulcer treated with platelet-derived growth factors and noncultured aut...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2013-05, Vol.1 (2), p.1-3
Main Authors: Trapasso, Maria, Spagnolo, Francesco, Marchi, Filippo, Strada, Paolo, Santi, Pierluigi, Scala, Marco
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Language:English
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Summary:Vasculitic ulcers are caused by numerous disorders and may be chronic if not well treated. Various modalities of treatment, both medical and surgical, are available. We describe the case of a 63-year-old patient with a vasculitic ulcer treated with platelet-derived growth factors and noncultured autologous cell suspension collected by an innovative single-use device (ReCell).
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0b013e318295a2be