The LeucoPatch® system in the management of hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

The LeucoPatch® system in the management of hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Diabetic foot ulcers are a common and severe complication of diabetes mellitus. Standard treatment includes debridement, offloading, management of infection and revascularisation where appropriate, although healing times may be long. The LeucoPatch® device is used to generate an...

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Main Authors: Frances Game, William Jeffcoate, Lise Tarnow, Florence Day, Deborah Fitzsimmons, Judith Jacobsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Diabetic foot ulcer
Ulcer healing
Diabetes complications
Amputation
Platelets
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2216-9

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