ArticlePostepy dermatologii i alergologii2022
Complex treatment of venous leg ulcers including the use of oral nutritional supplementation: results of 12-week prospective study.
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- How quality of life is measured in studies of nutritional intervention: a systematic review.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2024Pooled it
- Healing Process, Pain, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers Treated with Fish Collagen Gel: A 12-Week Randomized Single-Center Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Management of Moderate-to-Highly Exuding Chronic Leg Ulcers With Superabsorbent Wound Dressings Versus Foams Dressings in Polish Settings: An Early-Stage Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation.International journal of nursing practice · 2026Article
- Arginine-Enriched Oral Nutritional Supplement as an Adjunct to Standard of Care in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Venous Leg Ulcers.International wound journal · 2026Article
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- Investigating the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes from the Perspective of Adipose Tissue.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2025Review
- Nutritional Status in a Group of Patients with Wounds Due to Diabetic Foot Disease and Chronic Venous Insufficiency.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- The Impact of Nutritional Condition and Compression Treatment on Venous Ulcer Recovery: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- Associations between self-care advice and healing time in patients with venous leg ulcer- a Swedish registry-based study.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Effects of Oral Nutritional Supplementation on Patients with Venous Ulcers: A Clinical Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Malnutrition is known to impair the wound healing process, contributing to wound chronicity. Venous leg ulcers (VLU) represent the most common chronic leg wounds and become epidemiologically relevant in an ageing society. Aim: This study investigated the effects of a complex treatment, including a specialized oral nutritional supplementation, on the dynamics of the VLU healing. Material and methods: This 12-week prospective study included 35 individuals with VLU. The patients received professional wound care including specialized dressings. To ensure an optimal nutritional status for wound healing, the patients were asked to drink three times per day 200 ml of an energy-dense protein-rich formula containing arginine, zinc, and vitamins. The healing dynamics were assessed by planimetry. Results: Complete wound healing was achieved in 6 patients, and the median ulcer area decreased from 26.5 cm Conclusions: This study shows that a complex intervention involving nutritional support contributes to a significant progress in VLU healing and promotes the well-being of affected individuals.
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