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    International Wound Journal: Volume 20, Issue 6

    1813-2491
    August 2023
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Yaoyao Song,  Zequn Chen,  Minhui Zhu,  Wanli Chu,  Gang Liu,  Chuan'an Shen, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2023
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The cover image is based on the Original Article The application of the Limberg flap repair technique in the surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus disease by Yaoyao Song et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14105.

ISSUE INFORMATION

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Issue Information

  • Pages: 1813-1815
  • First Published: 10 July 2023

EDITORIAL

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Generative artificial intelligence community of practice for research

Steve Cohen,  Douglas Queen, 
  • Pages: 1817-1818
  • First Published: 21 June 2023

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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Development of ZnO/selenium nanoparticles embedded chitosan-based anti-bacterial wound dressing for potential healing ability and nursing care after paediatric fracture surgery

Qianzi Ruan,  Lita Yuan,  Shuxia Gao,  Xuelian Ji,  Wen Shao,  Jianlin Ma,  Daiqi Jiang, 
  • Pages: 1819-1831
  • First Published: 29 March 2023
Development of ZnO/selenium nanoparticles embedded chitosan-based anti-bacterial wound dressing for potential healing ability and nursing care after paediatric fracture surgery

Graphical scheme of preparation of CS-ZnO/SeNPs.

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Comparative effectiveness analysis of deep low heat burns in the shin surgical approaches: Outcomes and cost for wound rehabilitation

Zengding Zhou,  Xu Sun,  Zongqi Yin,  Jiexin Zheng,  Qin Zhang,  Zhiwen Zhang,  Yi Dou,  Lei Yi, 
  • Pages: 1832-1838
  • First Published: 22 December 2022
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A wireless infrared thermometry device for postoperative flap monitoring: Proof of concept in a porcine flap model

Ruijie Xie,  Qianlong Liu,  Ya Zhang,  Chengyi Guo,  Xiongjie Huang,  Mingjiang Liu, 
  • Pages: 1839-1848
  • First Published: 19 December 2022
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Feasibility, comparability and outcomes of three acquainted facial island flaps for periorbital defects reconstruction

Zhuoqun Fang,  Yujie Wu,  Jun Li,  Kejia Wang,  Ting He,  Hongtao Wang,  Xuekang Yang,  Honglei Liu,  Juntao Han, 
  • Pages: 1849-1856
  • First Published: 20 December 2022
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Experiences of undergoing venous leg ulcer management: A reflective lifeworld research study

Marcus Rosenburg,  Gunilla Lindqvist,  Hanna Tuvesson,  Cecilia Fagerström, 
  • Pages: 1857-1865
  • First Published: 01 December 2022
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Recurrent diabetic foot ulcers: Results of a maximal multidisciplinary approach including reconstructive foot/ankle surgery

Wouter Brekelmans,  Wilbert van Laar,  Nicole J. Tolen,  Rigo Hoencamp,  Boudewijn L. S. Borger van der Burg, 
  • Pages: 1866-1873
  • First Published: 05 January 2023
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Surgical site infections in thyroid and parathyroid surgery in Japan: An analysis of the Japan Nosocomial Infections Surveillance database from 2013 to 2020

Tsuguo Iwatani,  Shinya Saito, 
  • Pages: 1874-1881
  • First Published: 11 December 2022
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Research trends on platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of wounds during 2002–2021: A 20-year bibliometric analysis

Honghao Lai,  Guangping Chen,  Wei Zhang,  Guosheng Wu,  Zhaofan Xia, 
  • Pages: 1882-1892
  • First Published: 08 December 2022
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Physiotherapists' knowledge on pressure ulcer prevention

Ozlem Ozcan,  Hayriye Kul Karaali, 
  • Pages: 1893-1902
  • First Published: 19 December 2022
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Psychometric evaluation of the Wound-QoL questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life in Chinese people with chronic wounds

Min Wei,  Qian Yang,  Huiming Ji,  Xiujuan Yu,  Yansen Qiu,  Yihong Ji,  Dongliang Yang, 
  • Pages: 1903-1910
  • First Published: 16 December 2022
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Within-patient randomised clinical trial exploring the development of microskin implantation in the treatment of pressure ulcers

Ming Zhang,  Jiachen Sun,  Minhui Zhu,  Tianjun Sun,  Zhiyuan Shi,  Lu Zhang,  Xingtong Wang,  Yaoyao Song,  Xiangbo Ye,  Yuanxin Deng,  Wanli Chu,  Chuanan Shen, 
  • Pages: 1911-1920
  • First Published: 27 December 2022
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Fabrication of baicalein-encapsulated zeolitic imidazole framework as a novel nanocomposited wound closure material to persuade pH-responsive healing efficacy in post-caesarean section wound care

Jing Yang,  Aner Chen,  Xiaobo He,  Shuangji Lu, 
  • Pages: 1921-1933
  • First Published: 26 December 2022
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Extrinsic factors of pressure injuries in patients during surgery: A frequency matched retrospective study

Pei-Wei Weng,  Wen-Pei Chang, 
  • Pages: 1934-1942
  • First Published: 14 December 2022
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In vivo observations of biofilm adhering to a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated mesh dressing when applied to diabetes-related foot ulcers: A proof of concept study

Matthew Malone,  Michael Radzieta,  Saskia Schwarzer,  Amy Walker,  Justin Bradley,  Slade O. Jensen, 
  • Pages: 1943-1953
  • First Published: 25 December 2022
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Use of topical morphine gel in epidermolysis bullosa wounds—A series of case studies

Karen Snelson,  Annette Downe, 
  • Pages: 1954-1959
  • First Published: 14 December 2022
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Mechanical and contact characteristics of foam materials within wound dressings: Theoretical and practical considerations in treatment

Amit Gefen,  Paulo Alves,  Dimitri Beeckman,  José Luis Lázaro-Martínez,  Hadar Lev-Tov,  Bijan Najafi,  Terry Swanson,  Kevin Woo, 
  • Pages: 1960-1978
  • First Published: 23 December 2022
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An inquiry into the treatment of sepsis using plasma exchange therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Lei Zhang,  Xin-Yu Zhao,  Shu-Yan Guo,  Jian Jiang,  Guan Wang,  Yi-Bing Weng, 
  • Pages: 1979-1986
  • First Published: 30 January 2023
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Sub epidermal moisture measurement and targeted SSKIN bundle interventions, a winning combination for the treatment of early pressure ulcer development

Sorcha Byrne,  Declan Patton,  Pinar Avsar,  Helen Strapp,  Aglecia Budri,  Tom O'Connor,  Linda Nugent,  Zena Moore, 
  • Pages: 1987-1999
  • First Published: 27 December 2022

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Smartphone-based infrared thermography to assess progress in thoracic surgical incision healing: A preliminary study

Fanfan Li,  Min Wang,  Ting Wang,  Xiaolan Wang,  Xiaoli Ma,  Hua He,  Guojing Ma,  Dan Zhao,  Qin Yue,  Panpan Wang,  Minjie Ma, 
  • Pages: 2000-2009
  • First Published: 21 December 2022

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN RETRACTED

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RETRACTED: A meta-analysis examined the effect of topical nursing application of antimicrobial as a prophylaxis for the stoppage of surgical wound infection in colorectal surgery

Xue Wang,  Liming Fu,  Shaoning Guo,  Xuedong Fang, 
  • Pages: 2010-2019
  • First Published: 02 February 2023

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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Survey of factors related to diabetic foot pruritus in the elderly in Shanghai

Lin Zhou,  Jun Tang,  Qing Cai,  Yi-Ru Wang,  Yan Wan,  Xiang Lu,  Jiao-Jiao Bai, 
  • Pages: 2020-2027
  • First Published: 26 December 2022
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Comparison of vitamin D levels in diabetes mellitus patients with and without diabetic foot ulcers: An analytical observational study in Jakarta, Indonesia

Mufqi Handaru Priyanto,  Lili Legiawati,  Siti Rizny F. Saldi,  Em Yunir,  Eliza Miranda, 
  • Pages: 2028-2036
  • First Published: 17 January 2023
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Consistent pressure ulcer prevention practice: The effect on PU prevalence and PU stages, and impact on PU prevention—A quasi-experimental intervention study

Sirpa Mäki-Turja-Rostedt,  Helena Leino-Kilpi,  Marita Koivunen,  Tero Vahlberg,  Elina Haavisto, 
  • Pages: 2037-2052
  • First Published: 30 December 2022
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Activation of healing and reduction of pain by single-use automated microcurrent electrical stimulation therapy in patients with hard-to-heal wounds

Peter Kurz,  Gabriele Danner,  Jean-Paul Lembelembe,  HariKrishna K. R. Nair,  Robin Martin, 
  • Pages: 2053-2061
  • First Published: 05 January 2023
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Expanding horizons of reconstructive microsurgery in Lebanon: Reconstruction of complex traumatic wounds with anterolateral thigh perforator flaps in paediatrics patients less than 10 years of age

Amir E. Ibrahim,  Fadi M. Ghieh,  Ahmad K. Oneisi,  Bishara S. Atiyeh,  Georges F. Bassil,  Joeffroy N. Otayek,  Rabih R. Kortbawi,  Ramzi S. Moucharafieh, 
  • Pages: 2062-2067
  • First Published: 21 February 2023

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RETRACTED: A meta-analysis examined the effect of topical vancomycin application in decreasing sternal wound infections post cardiac surgery

Yanbing Zhang,  Pengyu Zhang,  Han Li,  Haitao Chi,  Nan Zheng,  Xu Pan,  Chuzhong Tang, 
  • Pages: 2068-2074
  • First Published: 18 January 2023

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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Status and influencing factors of lower limb amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer

Xiaofeng Peng,  Dengqun Gou,  Lu Zhang,  Hemei Wu,  Yu Chen,  Xing Shao,  Li Li,  Ming Tao, 
  • Pages: 2075-2081
  • First Published: 18 January 2023
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Children's post-burn scars in Mongolia

Saranchimeg Enkhtuvshin,  Erdenezaya Odkhuu,  Khongorzul Batchuluun,  Battogtokh Chimeddorj,  Enkhtur Yadamsuren,  Naranbat Lkhagvasuren, 
  • Pages: 2082-2086
  • First Published: 09 February 2023

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RETRACTED: A meta-analysis of the effect of endoscopic submucosal dissection compared with gastrectomy on the wound infection in early stomach cancer subjects

Cheng Sun,  Weilin Liu,  Jianye Jiang,  Hongyan Zhang,  Pan Wang,  Jing Sun,  Aimin Sun, 
  • Pages: 2087-2094
  • First Published: 11 January 2023

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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Preliminary evidence supporting a new enzymatic debridement product for use in chronic wounds

David M. Fairlamb,  Bela Kelety,  Anke Bachert,  Anika Scholtissek,  Richard D. Jones,  Stephen C. Davis,  Robert S. Kirsner, 
  • Pages: 2095-2104
  • First Published: 10 January 2023
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Characteristics and aetiology of low-temperature burns in Beijing of China

Xiaoye Xie,  Xinzhu Liu,  Jianhua Cai,  Bohan Zhang,  Tianjun Sun,  Peng Luo,  Dai An,  Yurong Deng,  Chuan'an Shen, 
  • Pages: 2105-2112
  • First Published: 28 January 2023
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The clinical application effects of artificial dermis scaffold and autologous split-thickness skin composite grafts combined with vacuum-assisted closure in refractory wounds

Yi-Zhu Wu,  Chun-Hui Huang,  Xin-Yu Zhang,  Guo-Liang Shen, 
  • Pages: 2113-2120
  • First Published: 01 February 2023
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Application of next-generation sequencing technology in the detection of pathogenic bacteria of the periprosthetic joint infection after arthroplasty

Yu Chang,  Kai Jiang,  Lixin Zhang,  Fang Yang,  Jing Huang, 
  • Pages: 2121-2128
  • First Published: 17 January 2023
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Evaluating the cost of managing patients with cellulitis in Wales, UK: A 20-year population-scale study

Ioan Humphreys,  Ashley Akbari,  Rowena Griffiths,  Dave Graham-Woollard,  Karen Morgan,  Rhian Noble-Jones,  Marie Gabe-Walters,  Melanie Thomas, 
  • Pages: 2129-2140
  • First Published: 17 January 2023
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Effects of low-dose dexamethasone on inflammatory factors in drainage fluid and wound healing after thyroid surgery during perioperative period

Xuemei Chen,  Yuanyang Chen,  Xiaojun He,  Quanhong Zhou, 
  • Pages: 2141-2150
  • First Published: 01 March 2023

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RETRACTED: A meta-analysis of the effect of different body mass index on surgical wound infection after colorectal surgery

Jiang Liu,  Gang Li,  Zhiliang Chen,  Huafeng Jiang, 
  • Pages: 2151-2158
  • First Published: 01 March 2023

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RETRACTED: Thoughts and experiences regarding leg amputation among patients with diabetic foot ulcers: A phenomenological study

Ka-Huen Yip,  Yuk-Chiu Yip,  Wai-King Tsui, 
  • Pages: 2159-2168
  • First Published: 30 January 2023

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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Pressure does not affect fibrotic function of dermal fibroblast through an in vitro 3D hydrogel culture model

Yating Wei PhD,  Jiawen Deng MSc,  Meifang Yin MSc,  Guangchao Xu PhD,  Jinqing He BSc,  Xiaoyan Wang MD,  Lijun Zhang PhD,  Zhibin Li PhD,  Guangtao Huang PhD,  Jun Wu MD, 
  • Pages: 2169-2180
  • First Published: 06 February 2023
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Randomised clinical trial to test the phenolization in sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease

Jordi Elvira Lopez,  Jorge Escuder Perez,  Ricard Sales Mallafre,  Francsec Feliu Villaro,  Aleidis Caro Tarrago,  Beatriz Espina Perez,  Joan Ferreres Serafini,  Rosa Jorba Martin, 
  • Pages: 2181-2189
  • First Published: 26 January 2023
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Mechanisms underlying pathological scarring by fibroblasts during wound healing

Yizhao Ma,  Zhifang Liu,  LinLin Miao,  Xinyu Jiang,  Hongyu Ruan,  Rongrong Xuan,  Suling Xu, 
  • Pages: 2190-2206
  • First Published: 01 February 2023
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Construction and validation of the perioral moisture-related skin damage (PMASD) risk prediction model in patients with colorectal cancer

Hui Wang,  Guichun Jiang,  Yihan Wang,  Hongyu Jia,  Huan Qu,  Xiuwei Yong,  Lina Ma, 
  • Pages: 2207-2214
  • First Published: 30 January 2023
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Risk factors associated with keloid infections: A five-year retrospective study

Zhengyun Liang,  Mingzi Zhang,  Yan Hao,  Mengjie Shan,  Hao Liu,  Yijun Xia,  Qiao Chen,  Guojing Chang,  Youbin Wang, 
  • Pages: 2215-2223
  • First Published: 06 February 2023
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Regional flap: A reliable coverage for post-radiation ulcer

Wenfang Dong,  Xinling Zhang,  Xiuzhen Luo,  Yujie Chen,  Hongsen Bi,  Yang An,  Xin Yang,  Zhenmin Zhao, 
  • Pages: 2224-2232
  • First Published: 07 February 2023

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RETRACTED: The outcome of prolonged postoperative antibiotics on wound healing in orthognathic surgery: A meta-analysis

Ying Lu,  Jian Li, 
  • Pages: 2233-2240
  • First Published: 14 March 2023

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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The application of the Limberg flap repair technique in the surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus disease

Yaoyao Song,  Yu Zang,  Zequn Chen,  Jianjun Li,  Minhui Zhu,  Hongjuan Zhu,  Wanli Chu,  Gang Liu,  Chuan'an Shen, 
  • Pages: 2241-2249
  • First Published: 19 February 2023
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Risk factors and the nomogram model for intraoperatively acquired pressure injuries in children with brain tumours: A retrospective study

Hong Qu,  Xurong Tang,  Wei Zeng,  Shaochuan Fu,  Rong Zhou,  Shaoyu Mou, 
  • Pages: 2250-2259
  • First Published: 13 February 2023
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The impact of a new intervention for venous leg ulcers: A within-patient controlled trial

Richard Hillson Bull,  Donna Clements,  Agnes Juguilon Collarte,  Keith Gordon Harding, 
  • Pages: 2260-2268
  • First Published: 13 February 2023

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RETRACTED: Haemoglobin changes before and after packed red blood cells transfusion in burn patients: A retrospective cross-sectional study

Arman Parvizi,  Soudabeh Haddadi,  Zahra Atrkar Roshan,  Pardis Kafash, 
  • Pages: 2269-2275
  • First Published: 08 February 2023

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Summary of best evidence for prevention and control of pressure ulcer on support surfaces

Lijun Huang,  Yu Yan,  Yimin Huang,  Yuan Liao,  Wenjie Li,  Cuijin Gu,  Xiaoting Lu,  Yu Li,  Chun Li, 
  • Pages: 2276-2285
  • First Published: 09 March 2023

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A systematic review of cost and well-being in hip and knee replacements surgical site infections

Yoey Gwan Venise Hon,  Daniel Demant,  Joanne Travaglia, 
  • Pages: 2286-2302
  • First Published: 26 December 2022
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared with standard care for diabetic foot ulcer healing: An updated systematic review

Louise Hitchman,  Joshua Totty,  George E. Smith,  Daniel Carradice,  Maureen Twiddy,  Cynthia Iglesias,  David Russell,  Ian C. Chetter, 
  • Pages: 2303-2320
  • First Published: 03 December 2022
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Prevalence and factors associated with pressure injury in patients undergoing open heart surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Hamed Taghiloo,  Abbas Ebadi,  Yaser Saeid,  Alireza Jalali Farahni,  Atefeh Davoudian, 
  • Pages: 2321-2333
  • First Published: 29 November 2022

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RETRACTED: Impact of negative pressure wound treatment on incidence of surgical site infection in varied orthopedic surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Song Yuan,  Tingjiu Zhang,  Dong Zhang,  Qin He,  Meiting Du,  Fanwei Zeng, 
  • Pages: 2334-2345
  • First Published: 16 December 2022

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The importance of inflammation control for the treatment of chronic diabetic wounds

Anna L. Worsley,  Dennis H. Lui,  Winnie Ntow-Boahene,  Wenhui Song,  Liam Good,  Janice Tsui, 
  • Pages: 2346-2359
  • First Published: 23 December 2022

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RETRACTED: Effects of breathing exercise techniques on the pain and anxiety of burn patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Sahar Miri,  Seyed Javad Hosseini,  Poorya Takasi,  Amirabbas Mollaei,  Mahbobeh Firooz,  Atefeh Falakdami,  Joseph Osuji,  Pooyan Ghorbani Vajargah,  Samad Karkhah, 
  • Pages: 2360-2375
  • First Published: 20 December 2022

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Ozone therapy for skin diseases: Cellular and molecular mechanisms

Liyao Liu,  Liyue Zeng,  Lihua Gao,  Jinrong Zeng,  Jianyun Lu, 
  • Pages: 2376-2385
  • First Published: 16 December 2022

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RETRACTED: A systematic review of nurses' practice and related factors toward pressure ulcer prevention

Pooyan Ghorbani Vajargah,  Amirabbas Mollaei,  Atefeh Falakdami,  Poorya Takasi,  Zahra Moosazadeh,  Shaqayeq Esmaeili,  Amir Emami Zeydi,  Samad Karkhah, 
  • Pages: 2386-2401
  • First Published: 21 December 2022

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Effects of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) versus NPWT or standard of care in orthoplastic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Laura De Pellegrin,  Pietro Feltri,  Giuseppe Filardo,  Christian Candrian,  Yves Harder,  Ken Galetti,  Marco De Monti, 
  • Pages: 2402-2413
  • First Published: 03 January 2023
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The use of epidermal growth factor in dermatological practice

Sun Hye Shin,  Young Gue Koh,  Woo Geon Lee,  Joon Seok,  Kui Young Park, 
  • Pages: 2414-2423
  • First Published: 30 December 2022
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Exosome derived from human adipose-derived stem cell improve wound healing quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical animal studies

Tian Yuan,  Li Meijia,  Chen Xinyao,  Chen Xinyue,  Hao Lijun, 
  • Pages: 2424-2439
  • First Published: 27 April 2023

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RETRACTED: Effects of massage therapy on pain and anxiety intensity in patients with burns: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Sahar Miri,  Seyed Javad Hosseini,  Pooyan Ghorbani Vajargah,  Mahbobeh Firooz,  Poorya Takasi,  Amirabbas Mollaei,  Shahin Ramezani,  Mohammad Tolouei,  Amir Emami Zeydi,  Joseph Osuji,  Ramyar Farzan,  Samad Karkhah, 
  • Pages: 2440-2458
  • First Published: 21 January 2023

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RETRACTED: Effects of aromatherapy with Rosa damascene and lavender on pain and anxiety of burn patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ramyar Farzan,  Mahbobeh Firooz,  Pooyan Ghorbani Vajargah,  Amirabbas Mollaei,  Poorya Takasi,  Mohammad Tolouei,  Amir Emami Zeydi,  Seyed Javad Hosseini,  Samad Karkhah, 
  • Pages: 2459-2472
  • First Published: 18 January 2023

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Research progress and insights on the role of ferroptosis in wound healing

Minglei Bi,  Danyi Li,  Jin Zhang, 
  • Pages: 2473-2481
  • First Published: 14 February 2023

RETRACTION NOTICE

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Retraction Notice: Effect of chest ultrasound compared with pericardial window for the diagnosis of occult penetrating cardiac wounds in hemodynamically stable subjects with penetrating thoracic trauma: A meta-analysis

  • Page: 2482
  • First Published: 07 June 2023

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Retracted: Effect of chest ultrasound compared with pericardial window for the diagnosis of occult penetrating cardiac wounds in hemodynamically stable subjects with penetrating thoracic trauma: A meta-analysis

Tao Yan,  Wenwen Xie,  Mingqing Xu, 
  • Pages: 2483-2491
  • First Published: 30 January 2023