Evidence in Practice of Tissue Healing with Latex Biomembrane: Integrative Review
Joint Authors
Rosa, Suélia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury
Rosa, Mário Fabrício Fleury
Fonseca, Marcos Augusto Moutinho
Luz, Glécia Virgolino da Silva
Avila, Carlos Federico Domínguez
Domínguez, Aldira Guimarães Duarte
Dantas, Aldene Guimarães Duarte
Richter, Von Braun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-03-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Wound healing is a perfectly coordinated cascade of cellular, molecular, and biochemical events which interact in tissue reconstitution.
Chronic diseases such as pressure ulcers (PU) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are considered risk factors for wound healing.
Patients with such diseases often have higher sepsis, infection, and complication rates, since they have revascularization inhibition and low growth factor expression.
Thus, latex biomembrane (LBM), a biocompatible material, derived from the latex of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) appears to create tendencies as an angiogenic-inducing tissue healing agent and as biomaterial, resulting from its structural qualities and its low cost when compared to conventional treatments.
Therefore, this work aims at summarizing the results, experiments, and scientific findings that certify or recommend the use of LBM as a new technique to be applied effectively in the treatment of wounds.
An integrative review was held in the BIREME, LILACS, Burns, MEDLINE, PubMed, and SciELO databases, from 2000 to 2016, using the following descriptors: “healing,” “diabetes mellitus,” “wounds,” and “latex membrane.” As a result, 600 experiments (out of 612) presented satisfactory results; however, 33% of the cases received explicit recommendations, 11% required more studies on the subjects, and 1% was denied.
On the other hand, half of the studies did not expressly endorse its use, despite presenting satisfactory results.
The LBM was characterized as a good therapeutic alternative in cases of wounds, including chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and PU, due to its relevant potential for wound healing stimulation, acceleration of cell tissue mending and revascularization, or the reestablishment of angiogenic functions (creation of new blood vessels).
The LBM was also confirmed to be safe as a biocompatible material whose structural qualities (elasticity, adaptability, impermeability, and possibility of suture), devoid of toxicity, allowed interaction between tissues and presented no hypersensitivity inducer and no antimicrobial effect.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rosa, Suélia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury& Rosa, Mário Fabrício Fleury& Fonseca, Marcos Augusto Moutinho& Luz, Glécia Virgolino da Silva& Avila, Carlos Federico Domínguez& Domínguez, Aldira Guimarães Duarte…[et al.]. 2019. Evidence in Practice of Tissue Healing with Latex Biomembrane: Integrative Review. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173201
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rosa, Suélia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury…[et al.]. Evidence in Practice of Tissue Healing with Latex Biomembrane: Integrative Review. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173201
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rosa, Suélia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury& Rosa, Mário Fabrício Fleury& Fonseca, Marcos Augusto Moutinho& Luz, Glécia Virgolino da Silva& Avila, Carlos Federico Domínguez& Domínguez, Aldira Guimarães Duarte…[et al.]. Evidence in Practice of Tissue Healing with Latex Biomembrane: Integrative Review. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173201
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1173201