ArticleHealth science reports2023
A prospective study on the efficacy of sequential treatment of technology Lipido-Colloid Impregnated with Silver and Technology Lipido-Colloid Nano-Oligosaccharide Factor in the management of venous leg ulcers.
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Background and Aims: Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are associated with significant morbidity and poor quality of life (QOL). Compression therapy and wound dressing are the mainstay treatment options. Technology Lipido-Colloid Impregnated with Silver (TLC-Ag) reduces bacterial load and Technology Lipido-Colloid Nano-Oligosaccharide Factor (TLC-NOSF) reduces elevated matrix metalloproteinases and improve wound healing. However, evidence is scarce on the role of sequential therapy. This study aims to evaluate if sequential treatment with TLC-Ag and TLC-NOSF improves VLU wound healing and QOL. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study from May 2020 to October 2021 on patients with VLUs who received sequential therapy, consisting of 2 weeks of TLC-Ag followed by two-layer compression bandage (2LB) with TLC-NOSF until complete wound healing. Participants were followed-up with weekly dressing changes. Our primary outcomes were wound area reduction (WAR) and Pressure Ulcer Scale of Healing (PUSH) score. Our secondary outcomes were QOL measures. Results: There were 28 patients with 57.1% males ( Conclusion: Sequential therapy with TLC-Ag followed by TLC-NOSF and 2LB is feasible, with good wound healing and improvement in QOL of patients with VLUs.
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