Creating the Ideal Microcosm for Rapid Incorporation of Bioengineered Alternative Tissues Using An Advanced Hydrogel Impregnated Gauze Dressing: A Case Series

Abstract

T ot & An he Fo kle Journal 1 (9): 2 The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the effectiveness of a novel hydrogel impregnated gauze dressing in creating the ideal microcosm around a bioengineered alternative tissue to prevent tissue dehydration and cell death, accelerate angiogenesis, prevent infection and facilitate the interaction of growth factors with the target cells. Using the BRAIN principles along with this hydrogel impregnated gauze dressing in 50 diabetic patients with neuropathic foot ulcerations (including the six cases presented herein) resulted in substantially improved incorporation rates, increased frequency of wound closure, decreased time to achieve wound closure and a reduction in overall costs. Based on a log transformation the typical healing time is 17.8 days with a 95% confidence interval of 15.6 days to 20.2 days.