SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acelity, a global wound care and regenerative medicine company, today announced the expansion of its PREVENA™ Therapy portfolio with the global launch of the PREVENA ...

Laparotomy is the medical term for a type of open surgery of the abdomen. It allows surgeons to view the abdominal organs to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. Here, we look at the types and ...

After an injury has occurred, a complex cascade of biological processes is initiated to support the repair and regeneration of lost or damaged tissue. Some of the different biological molecules ...

Exploratory laparotomy is a type of abdominal surgery. It’s not used as often as it once was, but it’s still necessary in certain circumstances. Let’s take a closer look at exploratory laparotomy and ...

The success of hydrogel dressings is thought to be due to their ability to maintain an optimum wound healing environment, which is warm and moist, rather than dry whilst keeping out infective agents.

This evidence summary discusses the best available evidence for advanced wound dressings and antimicrobial dressings for managing common chronic wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ...

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There are two surgical options for ovarian cysts. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, while laparotomy requires a larger cut. Factors affecting the decision include the size of the cyst and ...