Treatment of Venous Ulcers Using a Bilayered Living Skin Construct

Venous ulcers are a common cause of pain and suffering in the elderly US population. Up to 1 million individuals suffer from this disease, and the true costs in terms of medical care and quality of life are only beginning to be appreciated. Bioengineered skin constructs are being used increasingly to treat venous ulcers with some success and can be used if traditional first-line treatment methods fail.