Apligraf Case Study – Appearances During Healing
For optimal healing, it is important not to disturb the wound bed.
Apligraf® may take on a variety of appearances during healing; it should generally be left alone.
Appearances may include:
Sheer, Cellophane-Like
Apligraf may appear cellophane-like and "wrinkle" if touched gently. Wound bed may be visible. Simply rebandage the wound site.
Yellowish-White (Gelatinous)
May represent macerated tissue or fully hydrated Apligraf. It is important not to disturb the wound bed. If needed, the wound can be cleansed with a gentle saline rinse.
Occurs Infrequently: Greenish Hue on Moist Wounds
May not be infected. Assess the area for obvious signs of infection and consider culturing to confirm the presence of true infection if suspected.
Unless there are signs of infection (pain, swelling, heat, redness, purulent discharge), the wound should be left alone, rebandaged and reassessed at the next follow-up visit.
Apligraf should not be used on infected wounds or on patients with known hypersensitivities to any components of Apligraf. Please consult the complete prescribing information for a description of epidermal and dermal elements contained in Apligraf.
The illustrations presented here are from different patients and may not be typical of all patients. The rate of healing and the appearance of the wound will vary from patient to patient.