What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case report detailing the successful use of a porcine urinary bladder matrix to treat a multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas infection in a radiation mastectomy wound.
What They Found
The patient experienced complete pain relief within three days of the porcine matrix application. The 25 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm wound, which had previously resisted numerous treatments, showed successful healing following two weekly applications of the product.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, these findings cannot be generalized and require further research to confirm efficacy in a wider patient population.