@article{ref1,
title="Use of phenytoin in healing of war and non-war wounds. A pilot study of 25 cases",
journal="International journal of dermatology",
year="1989",
author="Modaghegh, S. and Salehian, B. and Tavassoli, M. and Djamshidi, A. and Rezai, A. S.",
volume="28",
number="5",
pages="347-350",
abstract="Nineteen patients with war-related missile wounds and six with refractory civilian ulcers were treated with topical phenytoin sodium powder daily for up to 4 weeks. The mean healing time was 2 weeks for missile wounds, compared to historical controls requiring 6-8 weeks. Healing time was 4 weeks for civilian ulcers that had been unresponsive to any treatment over the previous 5 months. Twenty-two patients had complete healing, three required skin grafts. Wider use of this safe, inexpensive, readily available and easy-to-use agent is suggested because of its positive effect on wound healing and rapid pain relief.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0011-9059",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}