Jon S Woods Author

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A prospective observational study on the use of a native collagen plus polyhexamethylene biguanide on non-healing wounds

Author(s):

Scott A Gorenstein, Jon S Woods, Michael R Castellano, Raelina S Howell, Eric S Slone, Michael Acerra and Brian M Gillette

Objective: To observe the effect of a topical, purified, native type 1 collagen bilayer extracellular matrix with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) antimicrobial (PCMP; PuraPly RAM; Organogenesis Inc., Canton, MA) in treating chronic wounds.

Approach: Single-site, prospective, observational study on the feasibility of using PCMP for the treatment of chronic wounds in an office and operating room setting. 

Prospectively-obtained data on the use and outcomes of PCMP on wounds were recorded using standardized electronic data collection. All wounds were eligible for inclusion except third-degree burns. PCMP ... view more»

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