New therapy using omega-3-acid ethyl esters for decubitus ulcers and stasis dermatitis : a case report
Joint Authors
Nagai, Kazuki
Matsumaru, Katsuhiko
Hirai, Ikuko
Takae, Yujiro
Andoh, Kazuo
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 12 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction : In daily practice, it is common to experience difficulty in treating decubitus ulcers (pressure ulcers, also known as decubitus ulcers) and stasis dermatitis of the lower limbs.
We hereby report that omega-3-acid ethyl esters were remarkably effective when administered to cases of refractory pressure ulcers and stasis dermatitis for the purpose of improving the blood flow and promoting blood circulation.
Case Presentation : Case 1 : A 21-year-old Japanese female with lower-body paralysis.
Pressure ulcers appeared on the heel and first toe of her left lower extremity.
Although the patient had been treated with various ointments such as dimethyl isopropylazulene and 0.9 % iodine-containing ointment, the course showed no improvement, so omega-3-acid ethyl esters was administered orally, completely healing the ulcer of the first toe in 10 weeks.
Case 2 : A 76-year-old Japanese male.
The patient had been treated on an outpatient basis for 15 years due to hypertension, heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia.
Two years prior to this presentation, stasis dermatitis occurred in the lower limbs and at the end of last year, erosive ulcers appeared on the front part of the lower-right thigh and shin.
Although treatment with various topical ointment and dressings was performed, the course showed no improvement.
Oral administration of omega-3-acid ethyl esters was initiated.
At 12 weeks, his condition entered the white phase and healed almost completely.
Conclusions: This report is the first to document other treatment possibilities for pressure ulcer and/or stasis dermatitis in cases where the use of topical applied ointments and medications is difficult.
This new therapy may therefore help physicians to treat pressure ulcers and stasis dermatitis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nagai, Kazuki& Matsumaru, Katsuhiko& Hirai, Ikuko& Takae, Yujiro& Andoh, Kazuo. 2014. New therapy using omega-3-acid ethyl esters for decubitus ulcers and stasis dermatitis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 12, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-441959
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nagai, Kazuki…[et al.]. New therapy using omega-3-acid ethyl esters for decubitus ulcers and stasis dermatitis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 12 (Dec. 2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-441959
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nagai, Kazuki& Matsumaru, Katsuhiko& Hirai, Ikuko& Takae, Yujiro& Andoh, Kazuo. New therapy using omega-3-acid ethyl esters for decubitus ulcers and stasis dermatitis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 12, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-441959
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 5
Record ID
BIM-441959