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Influence of bioengineered skin substitutes on diabetic foot ulcer and venous leg ulcer outcomes

Claire Barber, Amber M. Watt, Clarabelle T. Pham, Karen J. Humphreys, Anthony Penington, Keith L. Mutimer, Matthew S. Edwards, Guy J. Maddern

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This systematic review indicates that bioengineered skin substitutes with a dermal component may improve healing outcomes in diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. However, better designed trials with longer follow-up periods are needed.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Venous leg ulcer, Diabetic foot ulcer, Diabetic ulcers, Diabetic foot, Leg ulcer, Foot (prosody), Surgery