Use of becaplermin in the closure of pha
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David M. Jakubowicz; Richard V. Smith
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Article
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2005
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract ## Background. We report on the contribution of recombinant platelet‐derived growth factor‐BB (becaplermin) in treating recalcitrant postlaryngectomy fistulas in two patients with head and neck cancer. ## Methods. Topical becaplermin was applied daily, with periodic wound assessment