Treatment of leg ulcers using placenta derived collagen biofabric
First Claim
1. A method of treating a leg ulcer, comprising contacting said ulcer with a first collagen biofabric for a first period of two to five weeks, followed by contacting said ulcer with a second collagen biofabric for a second period of time, wherein said contacting with said first or second collagen biofabric improves at least one aspect of the leg ulcer, or prevents or reduces the worsening of at least one aspect of the leg ulcer, wherein the first and second collagen biofabric is decellularized and dehydrated prior to contacting said ulcer.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method of treating a leg ulcer comprising contacting the leg ulcer with a collagen biofabric. The leg ulcer may be a venous, arterial, diabetic or decubitus (pressure) ulcer. The invention further provides kits comprising one or more pieces of collagen biofabric for the treatment of a leg ulcer.
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- 1. A method of treating a leg ulcer, comprising contacting said ulcer with a first collagen biofabric for a first period of two to five weeks, followed by contacting said ulcer with a second collagen biofabric for a second period of time, wherein said contacting with said first or second collagen biofabric improves at least one aspect of the leg ulcer, or prevents or reduces the worsening of at least one aspect of the leg ulcer, wherein the first and second collagen biofabric is decellularized and dehydrated prior to contacting said ulcer.
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