Journal Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology

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Maria Teresa Cacua Sanchez Author

Subjects of specialization
surgery

Affiliation
General surgeon, Colombia University, Colombia

Biography

Maria Teresa Cacua Sanchez is a general surgeon of the Health Sciences Foundation (FUCS) in 2008, peripheral vascular surgeon of El Bosque University in 2011, Specialist in management and health services of Sergio Arboleda University in 2016. Who has worked in renowned hospitals and clinics in the city of Bogota, who is currently director of the vascular surgery department of the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bogotá. Colombia


Publications

Short Communication Open Access

Efficacy of human recombinant epidermal growth factor vs. conventional therapy for the treatment of chronic venous ulcers: A retrospective case series

Author(s):

Maria Teresa Cacua Sanchez

Introduction: Venous ulcers are the terminal phase of chronic venous insufficiency, the result of induced skin disorders and maintained by persistent venous hypertension. Affecting a large part of the adult population, they drain economic resources and greatly impact patient quality of life.

Objective: The objective of this descriptive, retrospective case series was to determine the efficacy of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) plus compression therapy vs standard of care in 48 patients with active ulcers resulting from chronic venous insufficiency.

Materials and Methods: In th... view moreĀ»

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