Karan Kumar Jain

Department of General Surgery, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Publications

  • Research Article   
    Assessment of Rate of Wound Healing in Patients Using rh- EGF dressing for the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
    Author(s): Karan Kumar Jain*, Raghuram and Baskaran PK

    Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are the most common cause of chronic, non healing ulcers. These foot ulcers are the cause for majority of the amputations. Management of these ulcers require a multidisciplinary approach. The field of wound management has evolved considerably after the understanding of the role of growth factors in wound healing. EGF is available commercially and has shown to promote wound healing. Methods: This is a descriptive study which was performed prospectively at Sree Balaji medical College and Hospital during the period of June 2018 to December 2018. 100 patients meeting the inclusion criteria where included in the study. The surface area of the ulcers of these patients who were using rh-EGF dressing were measured at the start of the study, at 1 week and at 2 weeks to assess the rate of wound healing... Read More»

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