Photodynamic Therapy, Laser Therapy and Cellulose Membrane for the Healing of Venous Ulcers: Results of a Pilot Study
| Autor: | Dora Patricia Ramirez Angarita, Vitoria H Maciel Coelho, erlei S Bagnato, Fern, Antonio Eduardo de Aquino Junior, Luiza D Alvares, a M Carbinatto |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Life quality Healing time Photodynamic therapy 030206 dentistry Omics Surgery 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Laser therapy Deformity Medicine Muscle pump medicine.symptom Venous hypertension business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Nursing & Care. |
| ISSN: | 2167-1168 |
| DOI: | 10.4172/2167-1168.1000387 |
| Popis: | Background: Venous ulcers, characterized as discontinuous areas of epidermis, are caused by venous hypertension and insufficiency of the muscle pump. They can affect the patient's life quality and cause aesthetic deformity, complications and serious sequelae. Objective: This study investigates the combined effects of photodynamic therapy, laser therapy and cellulose membrane on the healing of venous wounds. Methods: Seven patients at an average of 70 years old and with ulcer history for more than one year were selected. The patients received 3 times per week the application of photodynamic therapy and cellulose membrane; and 2 times per week was applied laser therapy. Results: The results show the reduction of area of ulcer in 7 session (p |
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