Topical PDGF-BB results in limited healing in a patient with Werner's syndrome and chronic leg ulcers
Wollina, U.; Gruner, M.; Koch, A.; Köstler, E.; Hubl, W.; Hanson, N.B.; Oshima, J.
Journal of Wound Care 13(10): 415-416
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0969-0700 PMID: 15575568 Document Number: 569226
Impaired wound healing is a feature of Werner's syndrome. Treatment of one such patient with painful chronic leg ulcers included topical application of PDGF-BB. Granulation increased slightly, enabling full-thickness skin grafting to take place.
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