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R A Ersek

Publications and source records attributed to R A Ersek.

At least 73 records · Page 4Linked to original sources
PubMed1980

Porcine xenografts in the treatment of pressure ulcers.

Porcine heterografts are effective in the treatment of cutaneous ulcers as biological bandages that promote healing by: speeding the processes of granulation and epithelialization; maintaining a clean covering over the wound; reducing loss of fluid and protein; and preventing bacterial encroachment.

Animals↗
PubMed1980

Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

A diagnosis of anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia should be considered for patients with an undeveloped breast or other deformities. Recognition of the syndrome can lead to necessary and helpful genetic counseling and will ensure that other members of the family, who may also be affected by the syndrome, are under proper care.

Breast↗
PubMed1980

Treatment of avulsion injuries with porcine skin xenografts.

Porcine skin functions efficiently in the treatment of avulsion injuries. It is used as a temporary biologic dressing to prepare sites of avulsions for optimal healing of flaps or autografts. It also contributes to the healing process by preventing desiccation of the wound and by enhancing re-epithelialization.

Biological Dressings↗
PubMed1977

Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation: a new therapeutic modality for controlling pain.

Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation relieves chronic and acute pain by blocking the transmission of pain impulses with comfortable electrical stimulation of light touch sensation. The original Gate Control Theory of Melzack and Wall provides a working model to explain the significant pain relief afforded patients. As high as 80% of selected patients presenting with a wide variety of causes could achieve some relief after treatment. This comfortable, safe method is finding wide application in clinical practice.

Back Pain↗
PubMed1977

Method for the prevention of firm breasts from capsular contraction.

The permeability of inflatable silicone implants to water creates a diffusion gradient which may result in a continuous early disparity between the volume of the implant and its fibrous capsule. We submit suggestive evidence that the addition of 50 ml of water to the desired volume of normal saline in an inflatable implant may be a helpful adjunct in the prevention of firm breasts due to capsular contracture.

Breast↗