Silver sulphadiazine and cerium nitrate in venous ulcers: Two case reports

Abstract

Chronic leg ulcers have a major medical and economic impact worldwide. Besides the treatment of the underlying diseases, many drugs are available and some have been considered as topical alternatives. The authors report two cases of patients with chronic leg ulcers that have been treated with an association of 0.4% Cerium Nitrate and 1.0% Silver Sulfadiazine. The favorable results are discussed.