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Indian Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology

Volume  5, Issue 1, January-June 2023, Pages 21-23
 

Review Article

Role of Botox Injection in Wound Bed Preparation in Diabetic Foot

Neljo Thomas, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Nishad K., Barath Kumar Singh. P, Jacob Antony Chakiath

Senior Resident, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India.

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Abstract

Wound is a common problem following burn, trauma or infection. Decreased blood supply to the wound bed is an important cause for non-healing of wound. These chronic wounds are often difficult to manage. Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) improves blood flow by action on vascular smooth muscle to decrease vasoconstriction. In this article, we share our experience of using Botox for wound bed preparation in non-healing ulcer


Keywords : Botox; Diabetic foot ulcers.
Corresponding Author : Ravi Kumar Chittoria