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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2012; 45(02): 237-243
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.101286
Review Article
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Role of stem cells in the management of chronic wounds

Ramesh Kumar Sharma
Department of Plastic Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Jerry R. John
Department of Plastic Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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27 November 2019 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Chronic wounds continue to be a major challenge for the medical profession, and plastic surgeons are frequently called in to help in the management of such wounds. Apart from the obvious morbidity to the patient, these problem wounds can be a major drain on the already scarce hospital resources. Sometimes, these chronic wounds can be more taxing than the underlying disease itself. Although many newer methods are available to handle such situations, the role of stem cells in the management of such wounds is an exciting area that needs to be explored further. A review of literature has been done regarding the role of stem cells in the management of chronic wounds. The abnormal pathology in such wounds is discussed and the possible role of stem cells for optimal healing in such cases would be detailed.

KEY WORDS

Adult stem cells - chronic wound - stem cells
 
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