Maggot Infestation: Various Treatment Modalities
Basil Sunny, Dr., Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy),∗ Lubna Sulthana, Dr., Apollo James, Mr., and T. Sivakumar, Dr. Abstract “The invasion of the skin and subcutaneous tissue by the…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Side Effects – Where Do We Stand?
Marvin Heyboer, III, MD, FACEP, FACCWS, FUHM∗ Abstract “I recently had the opportunity to present this topic at the ACCWS 7th Annual Symposium. The following is…
The Role of an Esterified Hyaluronic Acid Matrix in Wound Healing, a Case Series
Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS∗ Abstract “Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an anionic, non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan, present throughout various tissues in the body, including connective and epithelial…
Patient Outcomes and Factors Associated with Healing in Calciphylaxis Patients Undergoing Adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Norman McCulloch, MD,a Susan M. Wojcik, PhD,b and Marvin Heyboer, III, MDc,∗ Abstract Calcific uremic arteriolopathy, also known as calciphylaxis, is a rare syndrome of small vessel calcification…
Use of Topical Small Molecule Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes in the Diabetic Wound Care Setting
Donald E. Mrdjenovich, DPM, CWS, FACCWS∗ Abstract “Patients were chosen at random by primary investigator based upon initial presentation with dry, cracked, and/or reddened skin,…
Skin Hypersensitivity to Sun Light Due to Doxycycline Ingestion Causing Hand Partial-Thickness Burn
Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWSa,b,∗ and David Raynolds, DPMc Abstract “Drugs hypersensitivity should be remembered when placing patients on any form of medications. In this case we…
Split-Thickness Skin Grafts Remain the Gold Standard for the Closure of Large Acute and Chronic Wounds
Richard Simmana,∗ and Laemthong Phavixayb Abstract “Healing large chronic and acute wounds is a challenging task for wound care providers. It requires numerous visits and frequent dressing…
A Review of Cyanoacrylate Liquid Skin Protectant and Its Efficacy on Pedal Fissures
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM,a Elizabeth A. Hinton, BS,a Debashish Chakravarthy, PhD,b and Cynthia Ann Fleck, MBA, BSN, WOCN, RN, CWS, DNC, CFCNb,∗ Abstract “Skin fissures are a common dermatologic…